Public Health Aide I - Bilingual

County of San Luis Obispo; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Luis Obispo’s WIC Program in Paso Robles seeks a Public Health Aide I (Bilingual Spanish-Speaking) to support families with nutrition education and access to benefits. The role covers eligibility, counseling, and connecting families with local resources.

The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has a high school diploma, and possesses a California driver’s license. This is a great entry point into public health with opportunities across sites.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking is required.
• Graduation for high school or equivalent is required as part of the qualification.
• A valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of application.

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 according to culturally diverse WIC families.
• Enter data in the State WIC computer system, WIC WISE.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

WIC WISE

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 their 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.

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.