What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Public Assistance Representative (DOH/PHD/SW #10111988) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
The New Mexico WIC Program, Department of Health and Family Health bureau safeguards the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infant, children and seniors by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition information for healthy eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, and referrals to health care providers and social services.
Why does the job exist?
To screen applicants to determine eligibility by assessing income, residency and nutritional risk. Provide nutrition education to low risk participants at certification. Provide group facilitated nutrition education and information on healthy eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, referrals to healthcare providers and social services and outreach activities. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of certified list.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years who qualify to participate on the WIC Program.
Ideal Candidate
Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years who qualify to participate on the WIC Program.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of women, infant, and children (WIC) experience, customer service, office administration, or government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act (CLIA) courses are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Naomi Moreno (575) 528-5122 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
The New Mexico WIC Program, Department of Health and Family Health bureau safeguards the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infant, children and seniors by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition information for healthy eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, and referrals to health care providers and social services.
Why does the job exist?
To screen applicants to determine eligibility by assessing income, residency and nutritional risk. Provide nutrition education to low risk participants at certification. Provide group facilitated nutrition education and information on healthy eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, referrals to healthcare providers and social services and outreach activities. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of certified list.
How does it get done?
This position will be responsible for:
- Maintaining effective and efficient WIC operations in the Region by WIC Nutritionists in assessing nutritional risk, determining eligibility, and providing one-on-one and group nutrition education. Provide quality client services using constructs of Participant Centered Education (PCE) as required by USDA.
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, word processing, and other computer software applications; operate photocopiers, fax machines, and other office equipment; and prepare mailing, answer phones, answer questions, deliver messages, and make appointments. Other administrative duties include WIC electronic card inventory, archiving, vendor monitoring, supply and pharmacy orders and vehicle coordination.
- Assist WIC Program Manager to increase community awareness and positive perception of the Public Health Division- WIC Program by providing outreach in the community and interacting with other Public Health programs. Other duties include participating in health fairs and developing nutrition education bulletin boards with approved WIC messages.
Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years who qualify to participate on the WIC Program.
Ideal Candidate
Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years who qualify to participate on the WIC Program.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of women, infant, and children (WIC) experience, customer service, office administration, or government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act (CLIA) courses are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Naomi Moreno (575) 528-5122 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.