What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health WIC Certification Specialist position at City of Waco?
Starting Salary: $17.81 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position
The City of Waco Seeks
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented WIC Certification Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in empowering families by determining eligibility for the WIC program through thorough interviews and documentation collection. Your expertise in performing basic physical status checks and providing assessments and education will directly impact the health and well-being of our community.
Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, completes the certification of WIC applicants and performs tasks involving issuing, scheduling, and maintaining participant files.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of customer service experience in a clinical or health setting
- Texas Driver's License
- Successful completion of WIC State WCS training within 1 year of hire
- Breastfeeding experience with previous and/or current experience with WIC is desired.
- Some health science college coursework
- Bilingual
- Interviews residents and collects documentation to determine client's WIC program eligibility; performs basic physical status checks; provides nutrition assessments and education and maintains records.
- Performs tasks involving the completion of certifications, issuance of benefits, scheduling/rescheduling, follow-up appointments, file maintenance and provides general WIC information.
Salary : $18
