WIC Eligibility & Nutrition Associate

JobAps; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JobAps in Elkton, MD invites applications for a WIC paraprofessional role within the Cecil County Health Department. The position focuses on determining eligibility and providing basic health and nutrition education to participants.

The role includes referrals, policy explanation, and distributing supplemental food benefits, while maintaining client confidentiality and clinic organization in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience in health or human service delivery, performing tasks such as program eligibility determination, health screening, client referral services, or nutrition education.
• Notes: substitutions allowed for college credit hours or military health services experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility for WIC participants.
• Conduct basic health and nutrition assessments.
• Provide basic nutrition and breastfeeding education.
• Make program referrals and explain policies and procedures.
• Explain and distribute supplemental food benefits.
• Maintain client information confidentially and keep the clinic organized.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Motivational interviewing

Customer service

Health education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JobAps in Elkton, MD invites applications for a WIC paraprofessional role within the Cecil County Health Department. The position focuses on determining eligibility and providing basic health and nutrition education to participants.

The role includes referrals, policy explanation, and distributing supplemental food benefits, while maintaining client confidentiality and clinic organization in a fast-paced setting.