WIC Intake Specialist

5 days ago

Phoenix, United States Maricopa County Full time

Posting Date

09/09/24

Application Deadline

09/16/24

Pay Range

$16.50 - $25.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

This position may qualify for up to $1.00 per hour multilingual pay differential.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Do you pride yourself on going the extra mile to deliver stellar customer service? As our WIC Intake Specialist, you will have the opportunity to be one of our clients' first encounters.

As a WIC Intake Specialist, you will be the first line of support to clients seeking Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services. In this role, you will become an expert in determining WIC program eligibility, conducting anthropometric and biochemical screenings, and educating clients on how to use their nutrition benefits.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position Join us Thursday, September 12,from2:30 PM - 5:30 PM at our St Mary's WIC location, 3003 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume, walk-in, and walk-out with a new career at Maricopa County

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S. MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • Employee discounts for goods and services

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more atWork With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Bilingual skills in Spanish/English
  • Two years of experience providing public services and interacting with the public

  • High school diploma or GED

  • An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

  • Experience assessing client eligibility for public assistance programs

  • Experience working in a WIC program

Job Contributions

  • Assesses WIC program eligibility based on federal regulations and guidelines (e.g., screening and documentation of family income, identification for participants and caregivers, family address, caregiver information level, foster status, and participant category)
  • Documents in client files in the Arizona WIC Health and Nutrition Delivery System (HANDS) computer system
  • Gathers caregiver written consent using the HANDS computer system and DocuSign
  • Performs hemoglobin screening tests using invasive and non-invasive methods depending on the participant's age
  • Performs anthropometric measurements (e.g., height, length, and weight) on women, infants, and children
  • Informs clients of their rights and obligations for program participation
  • Provides client-centered information on the specific nutrition benefits provided, vendor and Farmers' Market locations to utilize benefits, and instructions on how to use and redeem nutrition benefits
  • Schedules appointments and performs client check-in
  • Participates in annual, ongoing program continuing training activities under Federal WIC regulation

Working Conditions

  • Work is performed indoors in an office setting within a team environment, interacting with a diverse population

  • May be assigned to work at various WIC sites

  • Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency

  • Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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