Specialist

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to assess and certify families for eligibility and participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and provide supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education to participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Screens and certifies women, infants, and children for program eligibility.
• Provides departmental administrative support as needed.
• Monitors and maintains office and medical supply inventory.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public / employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in office support.

Licenses or Certifications

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of :

• General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Skill in :

• Typing and / or data entry with minimal errors.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Ability to :

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Read and follow written and oral directions.
• Follow relevant laws and regulations pertaining to WIC.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Obtain blood samples using a finger stick.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment :

Office or similar indoor environment Frequently / Often

Exposures :

Individuals who are hostile or irate Sometimes

Communicable Diseases Sometimes

Fumes or airborne particles Sometimes The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Hours / Days Monday-Friday from 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm Starting Salary $17.36 Pay Grade 104 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05 / 20 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants We look forward to welcoming a WIC Office Specialist to support our mission at the Department of Columbia / Boone County Public Health & Human Services (PHHS).

Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of the community through exceptional public service.

Our PHHS department is a nationally accredited local public health agency that is passionate about improving, protecting and promoting the health and well-being of our communities.

We are committed to a welcoming, accessible, and an equitable workplace that values diversity, equal opportunity and health equity.

PHHS characterizes inclusion as creating a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to opportunities and can contribute fully to the work of our agency.

Last updated : 2024-05-10

Salary : $17