Program Assistant- Hazleton

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Excellent employee benefits

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for the Hazleton WIC location. The role focuses on collecting data and performing screenings to determine client eligibility and to ensure delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education.

Responsibilities include explaining program rules, verifying eligibility and identity, conducting measurements, and maintaining records. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish skills and compliance with required

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years' experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI Clearances.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing.
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtraction, division and reducing fractions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly.
• Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting and walking.

Responsabilidades

• Explain the purpose of the program and overview of what to expect during the appointment.
• Verify identification and residency; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration.
• Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding contacts according to policy.
• Provide food instruments and explain use of E-WIC card.
• Provide and document referrals to clients.
• Schedule WIC appointments per guidelines.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Basic math skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Maternal and Family Health Services' programs touch the lives of over 100,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.

Working to meet the health and nutritional needs of women, children and families with information, education, and quality care, MFHS is currently seeking a full time Program Assistant for our Hazleton WIC location.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Assistant is responsible for the collection of data and the performance of screenings for client eligibility determination. The position performs duties to assure the delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients in accordance with organizational goals and program procedures.

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.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associates Degree preferred by not required
• 1-3 years' experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI Clearances
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtraction, division and reducing fractions
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly
• Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time
• Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting and walking

MFHS Offers Employees

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off