WIC Program Assistant (Bilingual)

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for the Hazleton WIC location. The role focuses on collecting data and performing screenings to determine client eligibility and to ensure delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education.

Responsibilities include explaining program rules, verifying eligibility and identity, conducting measurements, and maintaining records. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish skills and compliance with required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years' experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI Clearances.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing.
• Basic math skills such as adding, subtraction, division and reducing fractions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly.
• Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting and walking.

Responsibilities

• Explain the purpose of the program and overview of what to expect during the appointment.
• Verify identification and residency; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration.
• Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding contacts according to policy.
• Provide food instruments and explain use of E-WIC card.
• Provide and document referrals to clients.
• Schedule WIC appointments per guidelines.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for the Hazleton WIC location. The role focuses on collecting data and performing screenings to determine client eligibility and to ensure delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education.

Responsibilities include explaining program rules, verifying eligibility and identity, conducting measurements, and maintaining records. The position requires bilingual English/Spanish skills and compliance with required