WIC Nutrition Assistant I - Bronx, NY

About Urban Health Plan

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

About the Role

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (also known as WIC) provides nutritious foods including low-fat/fat-free milk, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, breastfeeding support or formula to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.

Responsibilities

• Determines categorical residential and income eligibility for participants.
• Completes on-site anthropometric and hematological screening when needed.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, and other administrative support duties as assigned.
• Attends trainings and travels to other WIC sites when needed.
• Completes data entry into the NYWIC system.
• Supports the principles and guidelines of the WIC program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 direct years of experience working in a WIC Program highly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with families and children.

Schedule

Hybrid, in office 3 days and 2 remote days (changes based on department's scheduling needs). Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (rotating shift); Saturday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (rotating shift). Although the role is hybrid, incumbents should expect the first 2-3 months of training to occur fully onsite in the Bronx.

Pay

Starting compensation: $35,000.00 yearly.

Benefits

• Fully funded health insurance for you and 73.5% funded health insurance for your family.
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution).
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday).
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits).
• Entertainment discount programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Fitness discounts and perks through our medical plan.
• $50,000 term life insurance.
• Pet insurance.