Job Req ID:  113662

WIC Service Associate

We are seeking a WIC Service Associate. The primary purpose of the WIC Service Associate position is to obtain socio-economic, health, and dietary information, and identify problems that would determine a client's eligibility for the federally funded Supplemental Nutritional Program (WIC).


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial certification and recertification.
  • Collect anthropometric and hematological data.
  • Accurately obtains/documents and enter information in WOW system, proof of residence, identify, proof of income and proof of pregnancy if applicable.
  • Provide primary and secondary nutrition education.
  • Follow established federal and state guidelines and the applicants’ dietary/health requirements and preference.
  • Evaluates the need for and refers clients to other health, food assistance and social services programs.



Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Six (6) months related work experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Able to work independently.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Excellent time management, communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Experience working with multi-cultural and special needs population.
  • Ability to provide excellent participant excellent participant centered customer service; basic nutrition knowledge; ability to prioritize work assignments; proficient in Microsoft word.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be willing to travel to various sites; perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or program coordinator.
  • Previous WIC experience a plus.

 


 

Classified Title: Clinic Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): WIC Service Associate   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $25.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​PFRH WIC Project 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

Total Rewards
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Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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