WIC Eligibility Worker I
Company: Community Health Alliance - Nevada
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Community Health Alliance is looking for full-time WIC
Eligibility Worker l. Join our talented team of WIC Eligibility
Worker l that focus on serving the community and helping those in
need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.We
operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks,
providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and
pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing
food pantries, and more.Job Summary: The WIC Eligibility Worker is
responsible for determining WIC eligibility, providing nutrition
education and performing case management on resource referrals for
WIC clients. This person must do all activities in accordance with
state and federal guidelines.Our team members enjoy benefits that
include:Competitive salary: $34,089- $40,000100% company paid
employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the
60th dayfrom date of hire.Continuing education benefit available at
$500 per yearPaid Time Off:PTO 14 days/year and increased after one
years of service; pro-rated based on FTE status5 days paid sick
leave per year5 paid personal float days per year7 paid holidays
per yearCHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of
service; no employee matchAdditional 403(b)retirement annuity plan
for employee to save; no employer matchCHA provides a $10,000
Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible
employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit
paid and sponsored by CHA. @chaindeedEducation and Experience:
Minimally a high school diploma or GED with some college preferred.
Must complete the following courses and obtain certifications
within three years of hire: 1) Nevada State WIC Certified
Professional Authority course, exam and certificate, 2) Office
Laboratory Assistant training and certificate and 3) Certified
Lactation Educator course and certificate. Experience in the social
service, public health or medical field highly desirable. Bilingual
(Spanish/English) required.Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:Knowledge of infection control methods, especially hand
hygiene, standard precautions and personal protective
equipment.Knowledge in basic mathematics, including graphing,
fractions and decimals.Skill in operating personal computer,
utilizing word processing, databases and email.Skill in operating
various office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine,
facsimile machine and telephone system.Skill in customer
relations.Skill in accuracy and attention to detail.Skill in using
adult and infant scale, stadiometer and recumbent board to measure
height and weight.Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow-up
in a fast-paced work environment.Ability to communicate effectively
and fluently orally and in writing in English and Spanish.Ability
to maintain confidentiality of information.Ability to exercise good
judgment in appraising situations and troubleshooting
solutions.Ability to work and interact effectively and positively
with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork within WIC,
Community Health Alliance, community organizations and other Nevada
WIC programs.Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional
manner.Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and
situations of a multi-cultural, low income population and a desire
to work with this population.Ability to hear and speak well enough
to converse over the phone with clients.Ability to work
non-traditional days and hours, as required.Ability to lift up to
20 pounds on a regular basis reasonable accommodations will be made
for physical limitations on an individual basis.by Jobble
Keywords: Community Health Alliance - Nevada, Reno , WIC Eligibility Worker I, Other , Reno, Nevada
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