JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications for this position consist of a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of responsible experience in the WIC program or related work.
- Will assist the nutritionist as needed with the following: clerical duties (answering phone, scheduling, filing, etc.), documentation follow-up, anthropometrics, bloodwork screenings and maintaining supplies.
- Is knowledgeable of the WIC certification procedure and assures compliance with the rules and regulations for certification.
- Assure local agency compliance with separation of duties, verifying and documenting identity, income, address, and motor voter information.
- Is knowledgeable of the supplemental food package, benefit issuance procedure and Formula Authorization Forms.
- Refers clients with other social services and health needs to the appropriate community organization.
- Will be responsible for nutrition counsel and support as outlined in State Agency and Local Agency policy and procedure, State Agency and Local Agency trainings and in-services, State Agency and Local Agency support materials, allied health trainings (not limited to smoking cessation, substance abuse, anthropometrics, dental assessment)
- Will be responsible for breastfeeding promotion and support as outlined in: State Agency policy and procedure, State Agency “Breastfeeding Handbook- A guide for WIC Staff”, State Agency and Local Agency trainings and in-services, State Agency and Local Agency support materials (videos and pamphlets), Local Agency “Breast Pump Policy”, all policy attachments, and training and education as required by individual employees’ credentials.
- Participates in staff meetings and continuing education programs as required or suggested by State and Local WIC Agencies.
- Assists in the entering of data, including documentation of all contacts, into the computer system.
- Assists with the overall set-up, operation and clean-up of the clinic.
- Maintains clean, professional appearance and attitude; name tags are required.
- Performs other duties requested by the Director and /or Nutrition Education, Outreach and Breastfeeding Coordinators.
- Will attend regular State Agency and Local Agency paraprofessional trainings and in-services on infant nutrition, formula, breastfeeding support, promotion and management, counseling skills, nutrition material, and software applications.
*Competitive Wages
