Program Assistant- Mobile Unit South

Job Summary

This position provides WIC services from a mobile unit to designated locations outside of MFHS service sites. Essential duties include explaining the program, verifying applicant/participant information, performing measurements, providing referrals, scheduling appointments, and promoting WIC services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of what to expect during the appointment.
• Explain the “WIC Rules” and “Participant’s Rights and Responsibilities.”
• Verify identification and residency of all applicants/participants; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration status.
• Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide and document nutrition and breastfeeding contacts according to policy.
• Provide food instruments and explain the food list and procedure for use of E-WIC card.
• Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to clients.
• Schedule WIC appointments per set guidelines.
• Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining the WIC mobile unit operating schedule, and maintaining inventory and supplies for the mobile unit which includes medical and janitorial supplies.
• Deliver WIC services from the mobile unit to remote areas and at designated community partner locations in the assigned territory and fulfill occasional requests to provide mobile services to locations outside of the assigned territory.
• Work in collaboration with District Manager and community partner staff at the designated mobile WIC service locations on planning, coordinating, and promoting the availability of WIC services at the community partner location.
• Safely operate mobile unit in accordance with all applicable traffic laws; drive for extended periods of time and arrive promptly at assigned locations, and ensure the mobile unit remains operational and ready for use by keeping it fueled, reporting maintenance or performance issues or concerns, assisting where needed with routine scheduled maintenance appointments, and keeping the inside clean, disinfected, and ready to provide services to clients.
• Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS.
• Attend and participate in outreach events with the mobile WIC unit.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years experience preferred.
• Three (3) years safe driving experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some site locations.
• Valid PA driver’s license with zero points.
• Three (3) years safe driving experience.
• eWIC card readers.
• Hemocue blood analyzer and microcuvettes.
• Infant scales and measuring devices.
• Adult scales and height boards.
• Breast pump (cleaning and sanitizing).
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a class C box truck.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency using navigation tools to find service site locations.
• Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting, walking.
• Driving for extended periods of time to and from assigned locations.
• Small workspace due to location inside mobile unit.
• Traveling and/or driving in inclement weather.

Benefits

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation).
• Paid training & development.
• Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture.