Bilingual Wic Certifier

$39,624 - $48,547/Yr

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - Mount Angel, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Angel, OR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Bilingual WIC Certifier at Salud Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of the community, particularly migrant farmworkers. This position involves educating clients about the WIC program, assessing eligibility, conducting health evaluations, and providing nutrition recommendations. The role emphasizes community outreach and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, all while being part of a healthcare organization dedicated to inclusivity and holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Educating clients about the WIC program and benefits and assessing eligibility.
• Conducting health evaluations and providing nutrition recommendations and counseling.
• Referring clients to other services as needed and maintaining accurate records.
• Providing customer service and community outreach while ensuring quality assurance and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One year of customer service experience is required; an associate's degree may replace experience.
• Medical Assistant - Registered required, with certification obtained within one year's employment.
• WIC Certification is required once the training period is completed.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 9 to receive bilingual differential pay.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with women, caregivers, infants, children, and staff.
• General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in reception, nutrition education, working with children/infants, or being a previous WIC certifier or educator is a plus!
• Knowledge about basic nutrition concepts desired.

Benefits

• $19.05-$23.34/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.