What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wic Clerk position at Gateway Community Action Partnership?
ABOUT:
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is one of Gateway’s largest outreach programs, serving thousands of clients in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties.
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children and provides checks for nutritious foods and baby formula. In addition, participants receive education on proper nutrition, health screenings and referrals for additional services.
WIC provides breastfeeding support and counseling for prenatal and postpartum women. WIC also promotes compliance with the Childhood Immunization Schedule with its Immy Bear, who visits community fairs, classrooms and other areas where children gather.
JOB TITLE: WIC Clerk
Location: Camden County
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of this position.
JOB SUMMARY:
Acts as receptionist, determines financial, residential and categorical WIC eligibility, weights, measures and records data. Schedules clinic appointments for program participants assists in general program operations. Establishes and maintains accurate and accessible office filing system, tracks documents as required.
May travel to different service locations as needed within Camden County. All staff work together to support each other throughout the nutrition assessment and education process. The overall goal is to provide customer-friendly, professional, participant-centered quality care that will enhance the lives of those served.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collects eligibility information for enrollment into program.
Collects height, weight, and immunization information.
Will conduct finger sticks to collect blood iron information.
Promotes breastfeeding. Distribution of WIC vouchers. Provide referrals to health and public assistance programs. Identify and refer participants to a Nutritionist.
Maintains a neat and organized work space.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred one year of experience working with children and families.
Preferred bilingual Spanish/English
For more information please visit our website: http://www.gatewaycap.org/?DivisionID=146
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $16