What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Certification Specialist position at City of Waco?
Minimum Starting Salary: $19.5000 per hour
On-Site Position - Grant Funded Position
The City of Waco Seeks
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Health WIC Certification Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in empowering families by determining eligibility for the WIC program through thorough interviews and documentation collection. Your expertise in performing basic physical status checks and providing assessments and education will directly impact the health and well-being of our community.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of customer service experience in a clinical or health setting
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Successful completion of WIC State WCS training within 1 year of hire
Preferred:
- Breastfeeding experience with previous and/or current experience with WIC
- Successful completion of WIC State Peer training program
- Some health science college coursework
- Bilingual in Spanish
Position Overview
Under basic supervision, completes the certification of WIC applicants and performs tasks involving issuing, scheduling, and maintaining participant files.
Essential Functions
- Interviews residents and collects documentation to determine client's WIC program eligibility; performs anthropometric and biochemical measurements; provides nutrition assessments and education and maintains records.
- Performs tasks involving the completion of certifications, issuance of benefits, scheduling/rescheduling, follow-up appointments, file maintenance and provides general WIC information.
- Operates a City vehicle to travel to clinics, community sites, outreach locations, and partner agencies to provide direct client care for PHD clients.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Lives the City of Waco Values.
Salary : $18 - $27