What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Clerk position at Brazoria County, TX?
Salary : $15.50 Hourly
Location : 434 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00001110
Department : Health
Division : WIC (45100)
Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024
Description
Under general supervision, provides various staff support services to the County's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program staff and clients.
Hours : M-F, 8a - 5p; additional hours as required (one Saturday per month)
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Greets clients, provides exceptional customer service and provides various information via phone or in-person.
- Determines income and residence eligibility for applicants; makes referrals as appropriate.
- Conducts nutrition eligibility screening : takes diet and medical history; obtains anthropometric data, including height and weight and subsequent charting; performs finger sticks to assess iron status according to WIC guidelines.
- Enters certification data, issues food benefits, provides use orientation, obtains signatures.
- Maintains family and participant updated information according to state agency and local agency guidelines; shreds folders and other documents as directed.
- Maintains appointments via the TXIN system and / or online appointment system; confirms appointments; follows up on missed appointments.
- Contacts the WIC State Agency Help Desk, TXIN or IS to resolve computer problems.
- Teaches nutrition education classes.
- Completes various activity reports.
- Maintains the inventory of returned formula.
- Participates in outreach activities.
- Serves in the Call Center as assigned.
- Promotes breastfeeding and assists in issuing breastpumps.
- May service as Quality Management committee member.
- Attends and participates in meetings and conferences as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Experience and Training Guidelines :
High school diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in customer service; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
Valid Texas Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Work is typically performed in an office work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Exposure to communicable diseases is possible. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes :
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2 : 1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical / dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
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