Health WIC Certification Specialist

Job Description:

Health WIC Certification Specialist

Description

Summary

Starting Salary: $17.81 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position - Grant Funded Position

The City of Waco Seeks
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented WIC Certification Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in empowering families by determining eligibility for the WIC program through thorough interviews and documentation collection. Your expertise in performing basic physical status checks and providing assessments and education will directly impact the health and well-being of our community.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of customer service experience in a clinical or health setting
• Texas Driver's License
• Successful completion of WIC State WCS training within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• Breastfeeding experience with previous and/or current experience with WIC
• Some health science college coursework
• Bilingual

Position Overview
Under basic supervision, completes the certification of WIC applicants and performs tasks involving issuing, scheduling, and maintaining participant files.

Essential Functions

• Interviews residents and collects documentation to determine client's WIC program eligibility; performs basic physical status checks; provides nutrition assessments and education and maintains records.
• Performs tasks involving the completion of certifications, issuance of benefits, scheduling/rescheduling, follow-up appointments, file maintenance and provides general WIC information.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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