WIC Health Assistant: 4-Day Week, Fridays Off

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation; Hillsboro (MO); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays off

Paid holidays, vacation & sick time

Insurance options

403(b) + pension

Inclement weather pay

Job summary

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) is seeking a Health Professional Assistant to support families in the WIC program in Missouri. The role involves welcoming participants, collecting data, and issuing electronic food benefits in a fast-paced clinic.

The successful candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, 1 year in community health or nutrition, or 2 years of clerical/customer service experience, plus strong communication and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET).
• One year of experience in a community health or nutrition program, or two years of clerical/administrative support or customer service experience.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome participants, answer questions, and provide information about WIC services and benefits.
• Collect and document participant information, including height, weight, immunization records, and bloodwork required for WIC certification.
• Accurately enter participant data into the WIC Management Information System (MIS).
• Schedule appointments and maintain communication with participants regarding services and follow-up needs.
• Issue electronic food benefits to eligible participants.
• Promote breastfeeding and connect families with breastfeeding support resources.
• Refer participants to appropriate health, nutrition, and community support programs.
• Maintain participant confidentiality in accordance with WIC policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with clinic operations by stocking supplies, cleaning and organizing intake areas, and creating a welcoming environment for families.
• Support community outreach and education activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

WIC MIS

Job description

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) is seeking a Health Professional Assistant to support families in the WIC program in Missouri. The role involves welcoming participants, collecting data, and issuing electronic food benefits in a fast-paced clinic.

The successful candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, 1 year in community health or nutrition, or 2 years of clerical/customer service experience, plus strong communication and data-entry skills.