Description

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services, and supports to nearly 20,000 individuals each year, and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.

TITLE: Program Assistant

HOURS: Part-time (21 hours a week) position available, flexible, some evenings required

PROGRAM: Plymouth WIC

SALARY: $25.60 per hour

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, retirement, etc.

DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform general reception tasks at WIC sites with respect to client confidentiality and customer service.
• Verify client eligibility for certification in the WIC program regarding income qualification, identity and residence.
• Provide education and information regarding participant’s rights and responsibilities, authorized signatures, shoppers, WIC foods, and using benefits at authorized vendors.
• Provide referrals to MassHealth, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Transitional Aid to Families of Dependent Children programs, and other community-based health/human service programs.
• Provide notification for end of certification, missed benefits, and/or ineligibility to receive WIC benefits.
• Oversee benefit issuance for prescribed food prescription including (re)issuing food/formula prescription benefits, captures participant authorized signatures for benefit issuance, and security of WIC card stock.
• Perform confidential file management tasks.
• Conduct quality assurance activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or GED equivalent. One year experience in customer service field. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be sensitive to the needs of a culturally diverse population. Ability to travel between Plymouth, Wareham, Rockland and Middleboro.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Two years of direct client service in a health care, human or community service agency preferred. Bilingual preferred.

To Apply: Please visit www.healthimperatives.org/careers

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