WIC Nutrition Aide 1
Thames Valley Council for Community Action
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Job overview
Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring a WIC Nutrition Aide 1. The WIC Nutrition Aide 1 assists in the certification process for WIC applicants and collaborates with WIC staff to ensure timely and efficient client services. This role involves interviewing participants to gather demographic data, verifying eligibility through document review, and entering information into the CT-WIC MIS system. The aide also provides individual and group nutrition education to low-risk children and performs clerical duties.
Key focus areas include Assist in the certification process of all WIC applicants, Work with all WIC staff to ensure client services are met, and Interview participants to obtain basic demographic data.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED Or Associates Degree Or Bachelor’s Degree Or Equivalent, Effective Communication, and Customer Service. Important skills include CT-WIC MIS Software System, Nutrition Education Counseling, Clerical Duties, Communication, Customer Service, and Establish Rapport.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting in the certification process of all WIC applicants and working with all WIC staff to ensure client services are met in a timely, efficient manner. Interview participants to obtain basic demographic data; verify identity, residency, and income eligibility by reviewing the presented paperwork; and enter all data into the CT-WIC MIS software system. Provide individual and group nutrition education counseling to low-risk children. Provide WIC Program participant services and conduct clerical duties, including scheduling appointments, updating demographic data, and answering phones.
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalency with at least 2 years of experience working in a medical office or performing clerical duties OR Associates Degree from an accredited institution with a major in diet tech or health related program plus 1 year of work experience or currently enrolled in nutritional/health sciences plus equivalent work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education, nutritional sciences, health education or medical sciences
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Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with WIC participants, agency staff, and external partners.
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Strong customer service skills.
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The ability to establish rapport with individuals and small groups.
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Strong critical thinking skills.
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Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft office suite.
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Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged.
Required Experience
Maximum Salary
$19.00
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