WIC Technician

Evolving Solution Services; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/PTO

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

InterCare Community Health Network seeks a WIC Technician and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the Grand Haven WIC program. This full-time 32-hour weekly role supports the WIC nutrition program, provides counseling to pregnant and breastfeeding clients, and assists with breast pump insurance and referrals to related services.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, anthropometric procedures, and teamwork with site staff.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma.
• Some front desk experience in a medical office.
• Experience breastfeeding at least one baby for a minimum of six months.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties for the day-to-day operation and implementation of the WIC Program.
• Conduct anthropometric and laboratory procedures as specified by WIC policies.
• Counsel WIC pregnant and breastfeeding clients in prenatal and postnatal stages, providing guidance and support.
• Assist in breast pump insurance and inventory management.
• Refer clients to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, public assistance, and community services as needed.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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All Other Employees - Part-time_32+ Hours Hudsonville, MI, US

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Make a difference in people's lives.

InterCare is searching for a full- time (32-hours/week) WIC Technician and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to join our team! At InterCare, you'll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program.

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

The Women, Infant, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program is a food, education, and nutrition program that provides care and education to our communities.

Work Schedule:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Friday

Grand Haven WIC - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a variety of clerical duties for the day to day operation and implementation of the WIC Program
• Responsible for anthropometric and laboratory procedures as specified by WIC policies
• Responsible for counseling WIC pregnant and breastfeeding clients both in prenatal and postnatal stages, providing anticipatory guidance and support
• Responsible for clinic breast pump insurance and inventory
• Assists in making referrals to nutrition, breastfeeding, health, public assistance, and community services as needed in a client centered environment

General Development

• Ability to work effectively and as part of a team with a variety of people, and develop working relationships with site staff, community members, and health professionals
• Possesses skills in motivation, self-direction and punctuality
• Contributes to a positive and respectful workplace

Required Education and Experience:

• Basic level of reading, writing and mathematical skills typically acquired through competition of a high school diploma
• Some front desk experience in a medical office
• Experience breastfeeding at least one baby a minimum of six months
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required

Job duties are performed in a typical office environment with the required ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs. This position requires good hand-eye coordinator, reach with arms and hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and manipulate when using keyboard and various office equipment. Visual acuity to use computer and keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material as well as the need to talk and hear.