WIC Services Associate

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the WIC nutritionist, conduct client interviews for WIC Program eligibility and perform certifications for WIC participants per state and federal regulations.
• Provide WIC health and nutrition information to participants and conduct health screenings, including height, weight and hemoglobin measurements (finger sticks).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work duties may require travel to locations throughout the county.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• One year of experience in health or human service delivery, performing tasks such as program eligibility determination, health screening, client referral services, or nutrition education.
• Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish.
• WIC experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave.
• Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Pay

Salary $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.