Wic Services Associate Trainee
About The Position
The main purpose of this position is to learn and become competent in providing paraprofessional services to clients in the WIC program, in accordance with program guidelines and mandates. Services include determining eligibility, conducting health and nutrition screenings, providing referral services, and delivering basic health, breastfeeding, and nutrition information. The employee will also issue eWIC benefits to program participants under supervision and travel to offsite clinics for coverage as needed. Training will take place in the Charles office. Once trained, the home clinic for this position will be either Prince Frederick or Lexington Park.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
- Employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Learn to provide paraprofessional services to WIC clients in accordance with program guidelines and mandates.
- Determine program eligibility.
- Conduct health and nutrition screenings.
- Provide referral services.
- Deliver basic health, breastfeeding, and nutrition information.
- Issue eWIC benefits to program participants under supervision.
- Travel to offsite clinics for coverage as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
