WIC Advocate

Community and Economic Development Assoc•Oak Lawn, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) is a dynamic nonprofit on a mission to empower communities and fight poverty. We are looking for an Advocate to join our dynamic Women Infant and Children Department and ensure our programs maintain the highest quality standards for the communities that need us!

Requirements

Bilingual position, must be able to speak English and Spanish and/or Arabic fluently.
High School Diploma or GED.
1-3 years' experience in an office, clinic, or similar workplace environment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and Internet.

Nice To Haves

2-year associate's degree or vocational training preferred.
Experience with children preferred.
Familiarity with the WIC program a plus.
Experience with client management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Verifies participant eligibility, reviews program consent with client, and enters program intake, client information, breastfeeding contacts and referrals into IWIC.
Instructs all clients how to use the EBT card, shopping list, and IWIC app.
Obtains and documents client anthropometric measurements utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.
Manages all client schedules and all client communications to maximize client participation (telephone, voicemail, in person, email, text, and virtual).
Provides translation for WIC staff and clients (bilingual staff only).