The WIC Eligibility Worker is responsible for determining WIC eligibility, providing nutrition education and performing case management on resource referrals for WIC clients. This person must do all activities in accordance with state and federal guidelines. This position is full-time with varied shifts Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

Employees of CHA are awarded the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 1st of month following 60 days from date of hire.
• PTO accrual starting at 4.53846 hours of leave per pay period (approx. 14 days/yr; increased to 5.53 hours of accrual (approx. 18 days/yr) after one year of service
• Sick Leave -5 days per year
• 7 paid holidays & 5 paid float personal days per year
• Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
• Continuing education benefit available at $500 per year
• Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match
• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of infection control methods, especially hand hygiene, standard precautions and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge in basic mathematics, including graphing, fractions and decimals.
• Skill in operating personal computer, utilizing word processing, databases and email.
• Skill in operating various office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine and telephone system.
• Skill in customer relations.
• Skill in accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skill in using adult and infant scale, stadiometer and recumbent board to measure height and weight.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow-up in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and troubleshooting solutions.
• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork within WIC, Community Health Alliance, community organizations and other Nevada WIC programs.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and situations of a multi-cultural, low income population and a desire to work with this population.
• Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse over the phone with clients.
• Ability to work non-traditional days and hours, as required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis – reasonable accommodations will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis.

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Minimally a high school diploma or GED with some college preferred. Must complete the following courses and obtain certifications within three years of hire: 1) Nevada State WIC Certified Professional Authority course, exam and certificate, 2) Office Laboratory Assistant training and certificate and 3) Certified Lactation Educator course and certificate. Experience in the social service, public health or medical field highly desirable. Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.