Program Assistant - WIC
About The Position
Public Health Solutions (PHS) is a public health nonprofit serving New York City and working to improve health outcomes for underserved families. Its Community Health and Nutrition Access Program helps residents obtain health insurance and SNAP, and provides WIC nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and eWIC cards. The program serves eligible pregnant and nursing women and children up to age five. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Program Assistant provides center and administrative support, conducts outreach to eligible WIC participants, screens participants, and participates in nutrition-related activities. The position works 35 hours per week: Monday 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- One year of full-time paid satisfactory WIC experience.
- Ability to communicate program rules and guidelines to WIC participants.
- Ability to work with the public.
- Demonstrated mastery of keyboarding and data-entry techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is highly preferable.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Center Manager with outreach, including physician visits, meetings with day care providers, and tabling at health fairs.
- Provide orientation sessions for new participants.
- Assist with anthropometric and hematologic trainings and with height, weight, and blood measurements.
- Help screen medical referral forms or data and follow up on missing or apparently inaccurate information.
- Assist Nutritionists with immunization assessments and follow-up for children needing documentation of adequate immunizations.
- Identify high-risk participants and refer them to Qualified Nutritionists.
- Assist nutrition staff in developing nutrition education materials and food demonstrations.
- Maintain knowledge of center activities and appointment types.
- Learn and promote best practices for delivering Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS).
- Support efficient participant flow and a high level of customer service at the WIC center.
- Track and monitor center inventory.
- Participate in other activities that contribute to efficient WIC Center operations.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- 403(b) plan with employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College savings plan.
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
