Program Assistant- Mobile Unit South

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k match

Life and disability insurance

Training & development

Family friendly schedules

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services seeks a dedicated WIC Mobile Unit Specialist to deliver services at community locations outside MFHS sites. You will collect data, screen clients for eligibility, and provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to eligible clients in line with program procedures.

Responsibilities include operating the mobile unit safely, coordinating schedules with partners, and attending outreach events to promote WIC services in the assigned territory.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates degree preferred but not required.
1–3 years experience preferred.
Three years safe driving experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred in some sites.
Valid PA driver’s license with zero points.
eWIC card readers experience.
Hemocue blood analyzer and microcuvettes.
Infant/Adult scales and height boards.

Responsibilities

Provide WIC services from a mobile unit to designated locations.
Collect data and perform screenings for eligibility.
Deliver nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Explain program rules, rights, and responsibilities.
Maintain mobile unit inventory and operate safely.
Schedule appointments and coordinate with partners.
Attend outreach events and ensure unit readiness.
Prepare reports and maintain administrative correspondence.

Skills

Planning & organization

Navigation skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

eWIC card readers

Hemocue analyzer

Infant scales and height boards

Adult scales

Breast pump sanitizing

Job 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.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
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.

Other Duties

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.

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 in some site locations
Valid PA driver’s license with zero points
Three (3) years safe driving experience
eWIC card readers
Hemocue blood analyzer and microcuvettes
Infant scales and measuring devices
Adult scales and height boards
Breast pump (cleaning and sanitizing)
Strong planning and organizational skills.
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.