Wic Clinical Assistant

Note: Please do not email your resume. Instead apply at:

https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/13735054-wic-assistant

Any emailed applications will be disregarded.

Description

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group insurance.

South Central Public Health District is looking for TWO clinical assistants for our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program in the Twin Falls office. Applicants MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH. (G)

Successful applicants will perform paraprofessional clinical duties; establish and maintain client records; gather client data; provide health and community program resource information to clients; perform related work.

SCPHD offers the following benefits to full time and eligible part-time employees:

• Medical/Vision/Prescript Insurance (PPO, Traditional or High Deductible Plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (coverage amount of annual salary is employer paid; can purchase additional FSAs)
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). (www.persi.idaho.gov)
• Paid holidays (Currently 11 per year)
• Sick leave and Vacation leave (accrues each pay period; increases with longevity)
• 401K and 457 with Roth options available

Example of Duties

• Gathers client data.
• Provides health and community program resource information to clients.
• Interviews clients to obtain/document detailed personal data (health/dietary info).
• Explains services and programs.
• Determines client eligibility.
• Evaluates to establish need and to adapt services to clients.
• Obtains, processes, and evaluates height, weight and hemoglobin.
• Describes program requirements, client rights and obligations.
• Presents health and nutrition information to groups and individuals using professionally prepared materials.
• Distributes program outreach materials.
• Contacts clients about program services.
• Compiles data for program reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some knowledge of health and nutritional needs of adults and children.
• Experience interviewing and eliciting personal information.
• Experience adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Experience recording information accurately and legibly.
• Fluent in English & Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED certificate.

This position requires sufficient speech and hearing acuity to perform customer service work. Work environment may be noisy and crowded, with exposure to communicable diseases and to hostile or aggressive clients. Most positions involve lifting and carrying children and objects such as audiovisual equipment, boxes, or educational materials weighing 40 pounds.

Public health employees must be willing to participate in public health preparedness activities and training and may be asked to perform activities within their skill levels that are not part of their normal jobs. During emergency situations, employees may be asked to work hours outside of the normal work day to assist with emergency response activities.

Supplemental Information

Working for the state offers the ability to easily balance work and life commitments. Benefits include a flexible work schedule, PERSI retirement, medical/dental insurance, a wellness program and state-facilitated training.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources at yhumphrey@phd5.idaho.gov

To learn more about the South Central Public Health District, please visit our website at: www.phd5.idaho.gov

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Note: Please do not email your resume. Instead apply at:

https://statecareers.idaho.gov/jobs/13735054-wic-assistant

Any emailed applications will be disregarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person