Health Services Worker - WIC Certifier

Under close supervision, conducts eligibility interviews, certifies applicant eligibility, and issues food vouchers for the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) program; provides nutrition education, general health information, and referral to community and medical resources.

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Explains WIC program to participants and determines eligibility; obtains health history, performs anthropometric assessments of infants, children and women, and assesses growth pattern.
• Interviews clients, collects family information, and enters data obtained from interview in the State database; documents client service delivery according to state procedures and standards.
• Assesses nutritional needs of WIC participants based on clinical, anthropometric and socioeconomic information; determines eligibility based on income, address and proof of identity; explains eligibility criteria, participant responsibility and WIC policies.
• Performs hemoglobin procedures, following universal precautions/blood-borne pathogen protocol; assesses diet as it applies to WIC guidelines, makes appropriate recommendations and refers high-risk clients to dietitian; assesses clients for medical/nutritional risk factors and identifies high-risk criteria.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of an individual care plan; refers individuals to other health professionals and agencies.
• Provides nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support; prescribes WIC food package and prints food checks.
• Performs duties in main office and outreach clinics, which includes driving to satellite locations, setting up, breaking down, and cleaning site.
• Plans and prepares individual and group educational materials in conjunction with the dietitian, which may include display boards, bulletin boards, and handouts.
• Assists in educating the public on health and healthy behaviors and on community services available through Public Health Department and other community resources.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining records, reports and statistical information.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, personnel records and County information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended, and HIPAA policies and procedures.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and off‑site facilities; work involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program. A valid Driver’s License is required. Must obtain a Washington State Health Care Assistants within 90 days of hire.

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

• Applicable policies, procedures, and regulations covering WIC nutritional health programs.
• Principles and practices of nutrition and child development.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.

• Entering data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
• Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Regular, reliable attendance.