PAY : $11.58

SUMMARY

Do you have a passion for helping people who are in need? Do you enjoy helping expectant mothers and new mothers learn about the benefits of breastfeeding?

Do you enjoy utilizing your computer skills in your everyday work life? Do you wish to ? If you answered yes to all these questions, apply for the WIC Technician I / Peer Counselor-hourly position today! The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children learn about nutrition to stay healthy.

WIC plays and important role in improving birth outcomes, reducing food insecurity, promoting breastfeeding, and improving the diets and health of women and children enrolled in the program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educating pregnant women and their families on the benefits of breastfeeding
• Assisting new mothers with the techniques of breastfeeding
• Conducting breastfeeding classes in person, via Zoom, and in a variety of community settings
• Assisting WIC Nutritionists with breastfeeding consultations for WIC participants
• Instructing WIC breastfeeding participants on the use of breast pumps, when necessary
• Maintaining logs and inventory of breastfeeding supplies and maintaining breastfeeding equipment
• Interviewing clients and determining their income eligibility for enrollment in the WIC program according to standard criteria
• Issuing food benefits according to diet prescriptions, obtaining necessary signatures, and filing duplicate copy in an organized manner
• Scheduling appointments in a computerized format; follow up on missed and future appointments
• Answering a multi-line telephone system and processing calls efficiently and expeditiously
• Contacting participants via text and phone to upload documents and assisting them with the process
• Presenting a hospitality, customer centered and caring attitude

QUALIFICATIONS

• A person with a passion for breastfeeding and sharing that knowledge with others
• A person with a passion to assist others and help with difficult situations in a caring manner
• A person with a passion for working with diverse populations
• A person with experience of breastfeeding successfully
• A person with the ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• A person with computer skills and ability to learn complex software programs
• A person with the ability to comprehend and apply governmental regulations
• A person with the ability to work in various WIC clinics in and around Amarillo
• A person with the ability to work Monday thru Saturday, various hours
• A person with the ability to assist breastfeeding WIC participants outside of clinic hours.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Last updated : 2024-06-04