Tioga Opportunities is Hiring a WIC Nutrition Assistant Near Owego, NY
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. The WIC Nutrition Assistant assists with a variety of related services to support WIC program participants and staff; assists with planning, development, and implementation of outreach activities to increase WIC awareness and participation. The WIC Nutrition Assistant position pays $15.50/hour, with a 2% increase at the completion of a 90 day orientation period. Schedule can vary; 35 hours per week. Generous benefits include:
403b retirement savings
403b agency contribution
2.5 weeks of paid vacation to start
Sick and personal leave
12 paid holidays
Health insurance
Life insurance
The WIC Nutrition Assistant job responsibilities include:
Screens and verifies applicants for income eligibility and updates household information
Collects information for the nutrition assessment process
Completes issuance of food packages that don't require medical documentation
Participates in outreach activities and community events to promote the knowledge, awareness, and access of WIC services to the community at large
Provides referrals to health and social services
Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from High School or High school equivalency diploma OR Licensed Practical Nurse AND Experience working in the healthcare field, including volunteer experience OR experience with providing customer service and computer data entry, including volunteer experience Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.