Bilingual WIC Program Assistant — Nutrition & Data

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

11 Holidays

Paid time off

401k Match

Job summary

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

You will interact with diverse clients, explain program rules, verify residency and income, perform measurements, and document referrals and appointments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Communication skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

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

You will interact with diverse clients, explain program rules, verify residency and income, perform measurements, and document referrals and appointments.