Mobile WIC Assistant & Outreach

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Paid training & development

Flexible leave options

Family-friendly schedules

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for our Mobile Unit to deliver WIC services, collect data, and screen eligibility at designated locations outside MFHS service sites. The role also supports nutrition education and ensures the mobile unit operates safely and efficiently in the community.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 years of driving experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with a valid license and a

Qualifications

• 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
• Valid PA driver’s license with zero points
• Three (3) years safe driving experience
• Excellent navigation skills and proficiency using navigation tools to find service site locations.

Responsibilities

• Explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of what to expect during the appointment.
• 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.

Skills

Navigation skills

Driving safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for our Mobile Unit to deliver WIC services, collect data, and screen eligibility at designated locations outside MFHS service sites. The role also supports nutrition education and ensures the mobile unit operates safely and efficiently in the community.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, 1-3 years of driving experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with a valid license and a