WIC Program Assistant

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council in Lawrence, MA, is seeking a WIC Program Assistant to support a busy office team. The role involves answering phones, scheduling, eligibility screening, data entry, benefits issuance, and managing client flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong computer skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred, and CORI/SORI processes are required within the first 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of general office experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Well-organized and good communication.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Screen participants for eligibility and assist with data entry.
• Issue benefits and manage client flow.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: GLCAC - Lawrence, MA 01840Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Admin - ClericalJob Summary: The Lawrence WIC Program is now seeking a WIC Program Assistant to work with a large team in a very busy office. Responsibilities include answering telephones, scheduling appointments, screening participants for eligibility, data entry, issuing benefits, and managing client flow.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Follows all protocols and/or regulations for processing applicants/participants for (re)certification, including: verifying identity, income, residency, and participant category; educating participants on their rights and responsibilities, authorized signatures and shoppers, WIC foods, and using benefits at authorized vendors; referring participants to MassHealth, SNAP, TAFDC and other health and human service programs; providing notification for end of certification, missed benefits, and/or ineligibility to receive WIC benefits.
• Oversees benefit issuance for prescribed food prescription, including: re(issuing) food/formula prescription benefits; capturing participant authorized signatures for benefit issuance; and maintaining security of WIC cards.
• Performs routine office duties, including answering telephones; scheduling appointments; data entry; and managing client flow.
• Attends bi-weekly staff meetings and other trainings, conferences, and workshops as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as needed, including quality assurance activities.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of general office experience; experience in a health care or community facility preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Well-organized, systematic approach to work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the client population.
• Available to work at least one Saturday a month.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.
• Must have a suitable CORI & SORI completed within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications