WIC Outreach Specialist

Urban Health Plan•Bronx, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The WIC Outreach Specialist joins our Outreach Team within our WIC Program at Urban Health Plan. The outreach team conducts community outreach, public education, and promotes all health initiatives for the department in order to improve the health and wellness of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position is based in Bronx and requires public health details and community outreach in support of our WIC Locations at Urban Health Plan.

Requirements

Highschool/GED diploma required
Passion for the WIC Program with understanding of the value it brings to our communities.
Ability to liaise with medical providers, provide education on WIC formulary and develop rapport with physicians.
An ability to conduct outreach in high need communities with at least 1-2 years of related experience with tabling, community engagement, community partnerships, or cultivating community resources, field work, etc.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

Promotes the WIC Program, mission, vision, and services to our communities.
Represents the WIC Program to providers and provides information about services.
Attend meetings with community partners.
Works closely with the Outreach Coordinator to meet outreach goals of the WIC Program.
Updates WIC formulary and referral forms.
Conducts outreach activities when required across our three WIC locations (2 in the Bronx, 1 in Corona, Queens).
Visits medical offices to network and build new partnerships with staff and providers.
Document Outreach activities in NYWIC
Other duties as related to outreach activities for the WIC Program.

Benefits

Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
Entertainment Discount Programs
Employee Assistant Program
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
$50,000 term life Insurance
Discount pet insurance