Public Health Aide I - Bilingual

County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Luis Obispo WIC Program is recruiting a Public Health Aide I (Bilingual Spanish-Speaking) to serve families in Paso Robles, Atascadero, and other sites as needed. This entry-level role offers growth in public health through non-professional clinical and community services.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued and required, helping us connect families with nutritious food and resources during a pivotal time in their lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience as stated: combination equivalent to high school graduation.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility by reviewing documents to verify identity, residency, household size and income.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education and support.
• Connect families with community resources, including the food bank, prenatal care, housing support and medical providers.
• Answer phones, respond to text messages and support community outreach events.
• Issue food benefits and tailor food packages, delivering culturally responsive service to diverse WIC families.
• Enter data in the State WIC computer system, WIC WISE.
• Serve as a Local Vendor Liaison (LVL), conducting field visits and supporting vendor compliance to maintain strong partnerships with authorized WIC vendors.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school graduation

Job description

Make a difference for local families, every day.

The San Luis Obispo County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is currently recruiting for one Public Health Aide I – (Bilingual Spanish-Speaking). The County of San Luis Obispo WIC Program helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children eat well and stay healthy. We are recruiting a Public Health Aide I to join our welcoming and dedicated team serving families in Paso Robles, Atascadero and other sites as needed.

About the position

Public Health Aide I is part of a career series (Public Health Aide I, II, and III) that provides a wide variety of non-professional clinical and community services within the Department of Public Health. It’s a great way to start or grow a career in public health.

Examples of Duties

• Determine program eligibility by reviewing documents to verify identity, residency, household size and income
• Provide individual nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education and support
• Connect families with community resources, including the food bank, prenatal care, housing support and medical providers
• Answer phones, respond to text messages and support community outreach events
• Issue food benefits and tailor food packages, delivering culturally responsive service to diverse WIC families
• Enter data in the State WIC computer system, WIC WISE
• Serve as a Local Vendor Liaison (LVL), conducting field visits and supporting vendor compliance to maintain strong partnerships with authorized WIC vendors
• Perform other related work as required

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

You are passionate about working directly with families during an important time in their lives, connecting them to healthy food, education and support in your own community. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued and help us serve our community with care and respect.Bilingual Spanish-Speaking is required.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Public Health Aide I: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation for high school.

A valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of application.

Be advised that while use of AI is common practice, we want to see your individual style and critical thinking skills in your answers to the supplemental questions.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Confidential inquiries are welcome.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.