WIC SERVICES ASSOCIATE TRAINEE

Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to learn and become competent in providing paraprofessional services to clients in the WIC program, in accordance with program guidelines and mandates. Services include determining eligibility, conducting health and nutrition screenings, providing referral services, and delivering basic health, breastfeeding, and nutrition information. Additional, employees in this role will issue eWIC benefits to program participants under supervision and travel to offsite clinics for coverage as needed. Training will take place in the Charles office. Once trained, the home clinic for this position will be either Prince Frederick or Lexington Park.

GRADE ASTD10

LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Charles County Health Department 4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695 Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: None. Desired or Preferred Qualifications The desired candidate should be bilingual. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland