WIC Certifier/Clerk

REQUIREMENTS:
*High school diploma or equivalent.
*At least six(6) months of office clerk experience working in professional office environment performed communication one-to-one, on telephone, and in group setting.

PEREFERENCE:
*Bilingual(preferred)

JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that WIC participants receive positive customer service and that the program meets quality standards.

JOB DUTIES:
*Perform administrative tasks and screen program applicants for income, identity, and residency
*Direct incoming calls to the appropriate staff member
*Welcome participants in a friendly and professional manner
*Arrange certification screenings and high-risk appointments promptly
*Inform applicants about the required documentation for their screening appointment
*Educate participants on their rights and responsibilities before joining the program
*Offer voter registration to adult participants during various program interactions
*Ensure voter registration forms are completed and processed correctly
*Schedule nutrition education sessions for participants as per policy
*Notify participants verbally and in writing if they are ineligible for program benefits
*Distribute food instruments based on WIC package assigned by certifier or dietitian
*Provide instructions on redeeming food instruments, scheduling appointments, and proxy pick-up.
*Follow the policy and procedure for mailing food instruments.
*Call participants at least 2 business days before their appointment to remind them.
*Record keeping and reporting into system.
*Help with regular updates of clinic policies and procedures.
*Take part in the yearly review of the nutrition education plan.
*Refer high-risk clients to the R.D. for chart review, follow-up, or appointments.
* Attend in-service meetings.
*Follow cleaning guidelines to maintain a clean and safe clinic environment. Inform the supervisor about any safety concerns or broken equipment.

HOURS:
*Full time, Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

PAY:
*$17.80-$19.50 per hour, Depending On Experience, Depending On Qualifications
*Benefited

***Employer Comment: Seeking an individual who has had some office experience and enjoys working with families and children. To be successful in this role having basic knowledge in computer data entry and/or word processing would be helpful. We will be conducting background checks.****

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you at least have 6 months of office clerk experience?

Ability to Relocate:

• Milton-Freewater, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person