WIC Breastfeeding Support Specialist

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside RUHS-Public Health seeks a Health Services Assistant for the Nutrition and Health Program to provide WIC breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding participants in Riverside, CA. In-person and virtual assistance with excellent customer service is required.

The role supports public health efforts, teaching healthy habits, screening for program eligibility, and coordinating with professional staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of additional qualifying experience may substitute.
• One year of experience with public contact in public health, medical services, or social/human services is required; coursework may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication between the Department of Public Health and community; provide information about health services to clients and the public.
• Assist staff in teaching and promoting healthy habits and preventive care; lead health education classes.
• Provide health counseling to low-risk clients; screen for eligibility for health programs; offer second language interpretation as needed.
• Provide feedback to licensed staff; collect and evaluate information about health problems to guide instruction; conduct information sessions on health practices.
• Refer clients to health/social services resources; interview clients to gather health-related information; assist in clinics and health events.
• May perform routine clinical tasks; may obtain test results; may collect specimens; may perform basic lab and screening tests.
• May register clients using computer systems; assist with patient preparation and history; schedule appointments; maintain charts.
• Perform routine clerical tasks; manage inventory and supplies; coordinate transportation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public health

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

County of Riverside RUHS-Public Health seeks a Health Services Assistant for the Nutrition and Health Program to provide WIC breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding participants in Riverside, CA. In-person and virtual assistance with excellent customer service is required.

The role supports public health efforts, teaching healthy habits, screening for program eligibility, and coordinating with professional staff.