Processing Assistant IV 118002432

Cumberland County • 103 Laketree Blvd. Spring Lake, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to provide clerical support in implementing WIC Program services. This position may need to travel to different site locations as needed to meet daily staffing needs. The employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of office assistant/secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proficient in the use of computers and data entry
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Background check and negative drug test are required.

Nice To Haves

• Significant knowledge of office or work unit procedures, methods and practices.
• Significant knowledge of and ability to use correct grammar, vocabulary, spelling and office terminology to compose and/or proofread correspondence, reports and other materials.
• Significant knowledge of accounting procedures, mathematics and their application in the work environment.
• Ability to learn and independently apply laws and departmental rules and regulations covering programs and services.
• Ability to review and process information to determine conclusions, actions or compliance with applicable laws, rules or regulations.
• Ability to apply a variety of work-related formulas or mathematical calculations.
• Ability to record, compile, summarize and perform basic analysis of data.
• Ability to independently work with people with courtesy and tact in performing public contact duties that may be sensitive in nature.
• May require ability to supervise and coordinate the work of other staff, student workers or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Review eligibility criteria, residence, category, income and medical/nutritional risk
• Explain program purpose, rules, income guidelines and need for medical eligibility to participants
• Issue e-WIC Food Benefits Card and explain to clients how to activate and use the card at the local WIC approved vendors
• Offer and provide assistance with the Voter Registration Application

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED