WIC Nutrition Specialist

• Pay or shift range: $18.18 USD to $22.45 USD This is the expected pay range for this position. Final offers are based on various factors including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Full-Time Position

37.5 Hours Per Week / 52 Weeks Per Year

Monday and Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $18.18 - $22.45

Pay Grade 13

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides support to the WIC Program by performing clerical and nutrition paraprofessional tasks. Travels to permanent and temporary WIC sites according to clinic schedule on a regular basis. Carries out all duties in accordance with Federal, State and Local Agency (LA) WIC Program policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Balances multiple responsibilities including accurately determining categorical, income and residential eligibility and documents directly into the NYWIC electronic system.
• Identifies applicant household size and members using critical thinking; assesses income eligibility using the participant-centered interview approach.
• Provides high quality participant-centered services via telephone and face to face.
• Completes, collects, and reviews materials to enroll, certify, update, and maintain participant records.
• Completes portions of the nutrition and health assessment including HCT, height, and weight screenings.
• Provides WIC Program orientation to participants including an explanation of the program, participant’s rights and responsibilities, appropriate use of WIC benefits and directs them through the appointment process.
• Provides participants with program materials, educational resources, program eligibility and tools for accessing WIC benefits.
• Assists in authorization and distribution of benefits including using appropriate electronic systems, verbalizing key points of Participant Rights and Responsibilities.
• Provides informed decisions based on WIC Policies and procedures and when to defer to the supervisor.
• Provides clinical support to the QN/CPA in the nutritional assessment process, in a participant-centered manner.
• Supports the QN/CPAs in planning, executing, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education.
• Assists participants with completion of required documentation such as NYS Voter Registration, installing the WIC2
  
  Go App etc.
• Provides appropriate internal and external referrals Agency/community to participants in order to meet non-WIC related needs.
• Manages appointments for participants and follows-up on no shows.
• Promotes and supports breastfeeding and nutrition education in a manner that is consistent with both WIC regulations, policies, and initiatives and the mother’s feeding decisions.
• Provides assistance with tracking and correspondence regarding breast pumps.
• Independently performs community outreach to increase community awareness of eligibility and services provided by WIC.
• Maintains familiarity with county resources and the network of agencies that provide services to the WIC population; refers participants to appropriate health care providers when a concern has been identified.
• Transports heavy, costly equipment and supplies to/from permanent site to/from temporary sites across the county, in inclement weather, and outside operating hours; responsible for returning equipment and uploading the data in the WICIS system.
• Assists with temporary site set-up including moving/carrying tables, chairs, computer equipment, printers, supplies and signs.
• Manages multiple administrative responsibilities such as establishing and maintaining participant electronic charts, answering phones, ensuring forms and supplies are maintained for all temporary sites.
• Collects participant data for evaluation and referral activities utilizing OCO’s Service Delivery System; responsible for…