Bilingual WIC Program Assistant

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a WIC Program Assistant!

Location: We have locations in Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI Reports To: Nutrition Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time- Pay is $16.62/hr

Are you passionate about supporting families and making a real difference in your community? Children's Friend is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and detail-oriented WIC Program Assistant to be the welcoming face and helpful hand for families navigating the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to create a lasting impact.

What You'll Do:

As a WIC Program Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping families access essential nutrition services and community resources. Your day-to-day will include:

• Screening applicants for eligibility
• Providing program information and secondary nutrition education
• Performing basic health assessments like height, weight, and hemoglobin checks
• Connecting families with vital services such as housing, food banks, and healthcare
• Supporting WIC participants both in-person and over the phone
• Keeping our records and systems accurate and up to date

What You Bring:

• A high school diploma or GED

• Bilingual skills in Spanish required.

• At least one year of administrative support experience

• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills

• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry

• Experience in a medical or social services setting (preferred)

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required); additional languages a plus!

• A heart for helping others and a passion for community health

Why Join Us?

At Children's Friend, we are proud to be a mission-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. Our employees are passionate about serving families and communities, and we support that dedication through a collaborative environment and room for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Children's Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• 12 holidays
• Competitive vacation benefits
• Training and professional development
• Education assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance