Office Assistant Spanish Speaking Job at Suffolk County Department of Health WIC Program
Suffolk County Department of Health WIC Program Brentwood, NY 11717
This posting is to fill 2 Suffolk County Civil Service provisional positions within the Suffolk County Department of Health WIC Program. One position is located at the Brentwood WIC Office, 1869 Brentwood Road, Brentwood NY 11717 and the second position is located at the Wyandanch WIC Office, 1556 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798. Civil Service examination is required with passing and reachable score in order to become permanent.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-5pm; Thurs 10am-6pm
Duties include:
-Collects and verifies proof of identity, residency and income on all WIC applicants and enters information into the NYS DOH WIC (NYWIC) computer system.
-Answers the WIC clinic telephone, and performs clerical and reception work.
-Schedules or changes WIC participant appointments on NYWIC.
-Issues, explains, and distributes NYWIC EBT card per NYS DOH WIC procedures.
-Provides verbal and written Spanish interpretation as needed for nutrition and breastfeeding education provided by the Dietitian or Dietetic Technician. Promotes breastfeeding.
-Provides referrals to health and public assistance programs while documenting this in NYWIC
-Attends WIC staff trainings/meetings, NYS WIC (Cicatelli) trainings and assigned webinars.
-Types WIC participant archival records for long-term storage, memos, etc. as needed.
-Does related clerical and reception work as needed to fulfill SCDHS WIC Program objectives.
-Offers WIC participants the opportunity to vote.
Requirements:
-Travel to other WIC offices within Suffolk County as needed.
-COVID vaccination
-NYS Drivers License
-Suffolk County resident
Strengths must include:
-Multi-tasking
-Computer skills
-Team player among other WIC employees
-Ability to handle difficult situations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must wear a mask while in the office.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood, NY 11717: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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