WIC Program Assistant-Nutrition Assistant-Temporary Roll
caring health centerSpringfield (MA)
$19.00 per Hour
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Posted 7 days ago
caring health centerSpringfield (MA)
SENIORITY
Junior
SALARY
$19.00 per Hour
About the role
Cross-Trained WIC Program & Nutrition Assistant (CPA I / CPA II Eligible) The Cross-Trained WIC Program & Nutrition Assistant provides both administrative and nutrition service support to participants of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. This position combines front-desk program operations with nutrition care responsibilities for low-risk participants. The role supports participant intake, certification processing, benefit issuance, and scheduling while also delivering nutrition assessment, education, and counseling services after achieving Competent Professional Authority (CPA) position ensures efficient clinic flow while maintaining compliance with federal and state WIC regulations. Staff in this role work collaboratively with nutritionists, program leadership, and other WIC staff to deliver high-quality participant services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Operations and Administrative Support
Perform reception and front-desk operations including:
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
- Screen applicant inquiries for preliminary eligibility.
- Schedule and reschedule participant appointments and conduct reminder calls.
- Greet participants and direct them to appropriate staff.
- Monitor participant flow and assist in managing waiting areas.
- Complete clerical and administrative tasks as required.
- Process participants for certification and recertification following program protocols, including:
- Verification of identity, residency, income, and participant
data entry and documentation in the WIC management information system.
Educating participants on WIC program rights and responsibilities.
Providing guidance on approved foods and use of WIC benefits at authorized vendors.
Issuing required notifications related to certification status, missed benefits, or program eligibility.
Support benefit issuance including:
Issuing and reissuing WIC food and formula prescriptions.
Maintaining secure control of WIC card stock and benefit
Services (CPA I / CPA II Responsibilities)
Upon completion of the required training program and achievement of CPA status, the employee will provide nutrition services to low-risk WIC participants.
CPA I Responsibilities:
Collection of anthropometric and hematological measurements.
Completion of dietary and nutritional risk assessments.
Assignment of appropriate WIC food packages.
Provision of nutrition counseling and participant
and nutrition data entry in the WIC management system.
Referral to health care providers and social service agencies when
nutrition education and participant support.
CPA II Responsibilities:
Comprehensive nutrition assessments and counseling.
Food prescription assignments and adjustments.
Nutrition and breastfeeding
and data entry.
Referrals to community health and social service programs.
Delivery of follow-up nutrition education services.
Program Support and Quality Activities
Assist in developing and preparing nutrition education
group nutrition education activities when applicable.
Participate in program quality assurance and compliance activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic
Qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D.At least one year of general office or administrative experience with strong computer skills.
Experience in health care, public health, community programs, or social services preferred.
Interest in nutrition, health education, or community health.
Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse
to the needs of WIC participants.
Ability and willingness to work at multiple clinic sites and during scheduled clinic hours.
Required TrainingCPA I Training ProgramCPA II Training Program (as required by program operations)
Certification is required before independently performing CPA-level nutrition services.
Salary starting at $19.00 per HourEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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