WIC Program Assistant

This is an opportunity to become an active member of a local health department. The Program Assistant - Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) position will challenge you to develop and apply skills to help ensure a safer and healthier community. Make an impact and become a part of our public health team. Reporting to the Human Services Supervisor - WIC, the Program Assistant - WIC performs WIC enrollment, eligibility determination and health screenings. Depending on the education may provide nutritional education as approved by the federal guidelines for the WIC Program, and State Lead Program. The mission of Outagamie County Public Health is to PREVENT disease and injury, PROMOTE wellness, and PROTECT the health of the community. Hours Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Extended hours WIC operations occur every Tuesday until 6:00PM. Work schedule flexibility to work outside of core business hours, which include evenings and weekends. There are possibilities of overtime. Benefits Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Answers multi-line telephone, takes messages and schedules appointments. Provides information about the WIC program and enrolls families. conduct interviews and verify eligibility for WIC Certification. Performs health screening tests, including hemoglobin, lead, weight, and height, using appropriate medical equipment. Maintains and files information, participant records, medical charts and other data systems as appropriate. Documents into state’s WIC electronic program, ROSIE (Real-time Online Stateful Information Environment) using accepted abbreviations and nomenclature. Provides interpretation/translation services for Public Health Participants. Monitors inventory of medical supplies necessary for screening tests, such as lancets, microcuvettes, gauze, band aids, etc. Performs quality control tasks on medical equipment including Hemocue, Lead Analyzer and scales by checking and verifying values. Disinfects anthropometric and hematological equipment following sanitation procedures. Completes all necessary paperwork and reports in a timely manner. Assists in coordinating services as necessary with service providers. Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works overtime/extra hours as required. Maintains emergency preparedness core Public Health competencies by participating in preparedness training exercises and planning events. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications include: High School diploma required. Associates degree in dietetic technician, human services, health promotion or other health sciences preferred. A minimum of one year’s customer service experience, preferably within health care with proficiency in keyboarding skills and general computer knowledge required. Bilingual proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, Hmong, Swahili, or another language based on the needs of the WIC program is preferred. Candidates who claim bilingual proficiency will be required to pass or provide results of a language proficiency assessment. Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals are a set of competencies for the broad practice of public health. Use of the Core Competencies reflect skills that are desirable for professionals who deliver the Essential Public Health Services. Ability to take measurements such as height and weight accurately and perform iron and lead testing. Knowledge of basic nutrition with emphasis on the nutritional needs of women, infants and children. Effective communication in English, orally and in writing, and understanding and following written and oral instructions. Conduct interactive interviews and obtain information in a non-judgmental manner. Maintain accurate, legible and detailed records and documentation. Move up to 35 pounds with proper body mechanics. Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal rules and regulations. Customer service skills and cultural sensitivity. Maintain composure in a noisy, fast-paced setting. Work with infants and small children. Compliance with department goals, policies, and procedures, and Outagamie County Work Rules and Terms of Employment. Knowledge of diverse cultures and sensitivity to cultural differences. Basic office practices and procedures. Determine priorities, plan and organize work schedule to meet mandated deadlines. Respect the diversity of the population served and work effectively with a multi-cultural population and varied socioeconomic groups. Navigate stressed situations with participants by maintaining a professional and empathetic approach. Accept direction from other professional staff. Build and maintain productive working relationships with multidisciplinary staff, community groups and county employees. Maintain confidentiality according to WIC Policy. Exercise sound judgment, critical thinking and work independently. Represent the department in community situations. Operate business computers and office machines including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SMS text messaging. Apply basic arithmetic and descriptive statistics. OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr