WIC Public Health Assistant (WPHA)

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Job Title : WIC Public Health Assistant (WPHA)

Location : Pierre, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Rapid City (On-site - Any of these Locations)

Duration : Long Term

Client : State of South Dakota

Hourly Rate -$22 / hr. on W2 (All Inclusive) - No Benefits will be provided

Salary : $45936 / Annum with Benefits (Health insurance, 401K, 2 Weeks paid vacation)

Qualification : Possession of valid driver's license, high school diploma, post- secondary education in a health-related field is desirable

Job Description :

• Implement program policies and protocols and set the tone for excellent customer service to participants in the WIC offices.
• WPHA's will complete certifications for low-risk participants, determining income, identity and residency eligibility, completing nutrition assessments, providing basic nutrition education and completing food package assignments and referring participants to other social services and community resources, documenting accordingly, participating in breastfeeding promotion and support, issuing food benefits and serving as the liaison to WIC food vendors.
• In consultation and collaboration with health professionals, duties may include interviewing of participants for basic medical / social / nutritional history, obtaining anthropometric and biochemical measurements, and assessing immunization status of participants.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

interpret policies and procedures. Literacy and language skills appropriate to address the needs of diverse populations.

Knowledge / Skills / Ability :

literacy and language skills appropriate to address the needs of diverse populations.