Program Assistant- Mobile Unit- North

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Life and disability insurance

Training & development

Flexible leave

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking a Program Assistant for its Mobile Unit to deliver WIC services at locations outside MFHS sites. The role includes data collection, client eligibility screenings, and nutrition education in line with program procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with Associates preferred, and involves driving the mobile unit and traveling to community partner sites.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associates degree is a plus.
• Experience in delivering community-based nutrition or health services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explain WIC program and participant rights at each appointment.
• Verify identity, residency, income eligibility, and voter registration status.
• Perform hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding information per policy.
• Explain and assist with E-WIC card usage and food instruments.
• Schedule and maintain the mobile unit operating calendar and inventory.
• Deliver WIC services to designated communities and partner sites.
• Operate mobile unit safely and maintain vehicle cleanliness and readiness.
• Attend outreach events and prepare reports and correspondence.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Navigation tools

Job description

Description

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 Mobile Unit.

Job Summary

This position will provide WIC services from a mobile unit to designated locations outside of MFHS service sites, and is responsible for the collection of data, performance of screenings for client eligibility determination, and other duties to assure the delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients in accordance with organizational goals and program procedures.

Requirements

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.
• 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.
• Prepare process and maintain reports, order forms and administrative correspondence.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.
• Demonstrated ability to safety operate a class C box truck.
• Perform other duties necessary to support the provision of services.

Summary

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience

• 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.
• Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting, walking.
• Driving for extended periods of time to and from assigned locations.
• Small workspace due to location inside mobile unit.
• Traveling and/or driving in inclement weather.

MFHS offers employees

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years!
• 4 personal days
• 100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation)
• MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Family friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends
• Paid training & development
• Flexible leave options
• Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture

MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply