WIC Program Assistant — Nutrition & Family Health

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc.; Norristown (Montgomery County); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k match

FSA/DCFSA

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Maternal and Family Health Services in Norristown, PA seeks a Program Assistant for its WIC location to collect data and perform screenings for client eligibility. You will help ensure delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients in line with program procedures.

The role requires strong customer service, ability to lift 25 lbs, and occasional bilingual communication; associates degree preferred and PA/FBI clearances are required.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Clearances for Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand, sit, and move for long periods.

Mansioni

• Explain program purpose and WIC rules to participants.
• Verify ID, residency, income eligibility; inquire voter status.
• Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding contacts per policy.
• Explain food list and use of E-WIC card.
• Provide and document referrals to clients.
• Schedule WIC appointments per guidelines.
• Attend regular trainings and updates.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Data collection

Weight/measurements

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Maternal and Family Health Services in Norristown, PA seeks a Program Assistant for its WIC location to collect data and perform screenings for client eligibility. You will help ensure delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients in line with program procedures.

The role requires strong customer service, ability to lift 25 lbs, and occasional bilingual communication; associates degree preferred and PA/FBI clearances are required.