WIC Outreach Specialist

7 days ago


Bronx, New York, United States URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Job Description
Position Summary:
The
WIC Outreach Specialist
joins our Outreach Team within our WIC Program at Urban Health Plan. The outreach team conducts community outreach, public education, and promotes all health initiatives for the department in order to improve the health and wellness of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position is based in Bronx and requires public health details and community outreach in support of our WIC Locations at Urban Health Plan.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

  • Highschool/GED diploma required
  • Passion for the WIC Program with understanding of the value it brings to our communities.
  • An ability to conduct outreach in high need communities with at least 1-2 years of related experience with tabling, community engagement, community partnerships, or cultivating community resources, field work, etc.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required.

*Key Duties:*

  • Promotes the WIC Program, mission, vision, and services to our communities.
  • Represents the WIC Program to providers and provides information about services.
  • Attend meetings with community partners.
  • Works closely with the Outreach Coordinator to meet outreach goals of the WIC Program.
  • Updates WIC formulary and referral forms.
  • Conducts outreach activities when required across our three WIC locations (2 in the Bronx, 1 in Corona, Queens).
  • Visits medical offices to network and build new partnerships with staff and providers.
  • Document Outreach activities in NYWIC
  • Other duties as related to outreach activities for the WIC Program.

*About Urban Health Plan:*
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

Starting Compensation:
Minimum $21.00 per hour; Maximum $22.82 per hour

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:
Applicants must be comfortable working onsite, based out of the Bronx and have the ability to commit to a schedule of 35 hours per week, working Monday through Friday 9am-5pm with some off-peak availability included Saturdays as needed for special outreach events. The position is primarily onsite, however after training period, option for 1 remote day/hybrid is available.

As an associate at Urban Health Plan, you will enjoy:

  • Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
  • Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
  • Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday)
  • Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
  • Entertainment Discount Programs
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  • Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
  • $50,000 term life Insurance
  • Discount pet insurance

*About Urban Health Plan:*
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
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