Wic Service Associate - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

3 weeks ago

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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 multicultural 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:
$ $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
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