Public Health Aide I - Bilingual

County of San Luis Obispo • Atascadero, CA

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About The Position

The San Luis Obispo County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is recruiting a Public Health Aide I to serve families in Paso Robles, Atascadero, and other sites as needed. The WIC Program helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children eat well and stay healthy. Public Health Aide I is part of a career series providing a wide variety of non-professional clinical and community services within the Department of Public Health. Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability is required.

Requirements

• A combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• A valid California driver’s license at the time of application.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to determine program eligibility by verifying identity, residency, household size, and income.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education and support.
• Connect families with community resources, including food banks, prenatal care, housing support, and medical providers.
• Answer phones, respond to text messages, and support community outreach events.
• Issue food benefits and tailor food packages while providing culturally responsive service to diverse WIC families.
• Enter data in the State WIC computer system, WIC WISE.
• Serve as a Local Vendor Liaison (LVL), conducting field visits and supporting vendor compliance to maintain partnerships with authorized WIC vendors.
• Perform other related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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