WIC Clerk

Community Action Partnerships of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) is a non-profit community-based health and human services organization that serves low-income, disadvantaged and those unable to meet their needs through other sources. The agency was established in 1965 and provides services to over 9,000 individuals, children and families in three main areas:

• Community Health Services
  : WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food, Foster Grandparents, Head Start, and Child Development Center.
• Clinical Health Services
  :
  Primary Care, Reproductive Health, Diabetes Management, Immunizations, Migrant Health, Ryan White HIV;
  Behavioral Health including Counseling Services, Medication Management, Medication Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Counseling and Intensive Outpatient Services and Dental Services.
• Supportive Health Services
  :
  Family Stabilization, a Teen Outreach Program, SOAR, Youth Leadership Program, Youth Shelter and Housing Assistance Programs.

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Communities where everyone has an opportunity for a successful life.

The Mission Statement of the Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska is to provide quality services and promote learning opportunities to improve nurture the health and well-being of Western Nebraska communities.

• Integrity— We treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Compassion— We believe working compassionately with people enriches all.
• Inclusion— We are inclusive and advocate for diversity.
• Collaboration— We believe working in partnerships strengthens communities; we seek mutually beneficial partnerships that advance a common mission.
• Innovation— We embrace opportunities to learn, grow and make wise choices.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM but flexible will be discussed in interview

WIC Program Manager

Complete the intake process of clients applying for WIC services and assure federal, state and local regulations are maintained, manage phone calls and schedule appointments, pack for offsite clinics, and assist the WIC Program Manager and other clerical staff with office duties.

• Check in WIC clients and complete the intake process for them, including accurate data entry into WIC computer system.
• Schedule appointments and update client information.
• Provide a full program/food benefit explanation to WIC participants and issue WIC benefits when necessary.
• Share responsibility with other clerical staff in packing completely for offsite clinics.
• Assure that eWIC cards, equipment, forms and all other needed materials are ready for transport.
• Share responsibility for driving the WIC vehicle to offsite clinics.
• Assist Vendor Manager with vendor responsibilities as needed.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge for WIC procedures to assure compliance with State WIC regulations.
• Maintain CPR certificate.
• Attend staff meetings and training opportunities as required.
• Participate in outreach events & WIC Program promotion.
• Maintain patient confidentiality for Protected Health Information (PHI) or Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) according to HIPAA law and CAPWN policy.
• As a CAPWN team member, dedicate your energy to providing high quality, value-added customer service and care to our clients. Embrace the CAPWN Standards of Behavior, practicing integrity, strong communication and respect for leaders and peers. Engage with the team and commit to improving and nurturing the health and well-being of the individuals in the communities we serve.
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