WIC Program Assistant

Community Progress Council Inc • York, PA

1d • $32,000 - $37,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Progress Council is seeking a passionate, personable, and highly professional Program Assistant for its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. This role focuses on delivering meaningful, high-quality services to WIC participants and supporting community health. The primary service area is York City, with potential assignments at surrounding York County clinics. The position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact through direct engagement and support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of all required background checks, physical, and TB test.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to satellite clinics across York County are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and a readiness to learn WIC-specific software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience in an office setting is preferred.
• Candidates with clinical experience or coursework in nutrition are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic is desired.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with WIC applicants by guiding them through the eligibility process.
• Verify key information—including identity, residency, income, and voter registration—with accuracy, compassion, and attention to detail.
• Manage client check-ins, respond to incoming calls, and schedule appointments with efficiency, professionalism, and care.
• Connect families to essential health and social services.
• Support the York City clinic and potentially serve at satellite locations across York County.
• Greet clients and assign appointments to the appropriate team members.
• Provide basic information on nutrition and health services.
• Participate in meetings and continuing education programs.
• Ensure compliance with documentation requirements for nutrition education services.
• Promote and support breastfeeding among WIC participants.
• Perform anthropometric and hematological measurements after training.
• Travel to satellite clinics and perform Program Assistant responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Paid dental coverage
• Paid vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match
• Generous paid time off
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Pay differential for bilingual staff

What This Job Offers

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