WIC Program Assistant chez CEO Empower

CEO is a Community Action Agency that’s committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. We’re looking for individuals to join our agency that support and believe in our Values of:  Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation & Teamwork. CEO’s many programs offer a broad range of services to meet the needs of our community. 

Our Community Resource Center is seeking a WIC Program Assistant that will:

• Ensure participants meet program eligibility by reviewing required documentation
• Schedule appointments for participants
• Provide and document referrals for participants
• Assist with follow-up for missed appointments, special requests, and misplaced benefit cards 
• Attend and participant in mandatory and other appropriate training as directed by WIC Program Manager.
• Greet and intake all onsite participants, notify staff of waiting appointments and customer needs. Maintain confidentiality within the waiting room space.
• Ensure all WIC and Local Agency policies and procedures are always adhered to

Candidate Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior experience in a WIC program preferred
• Prior experience in a clerical position or medical office setting required
• A valid and clear driver’s license required
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills 
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for Visa Sponsorship

Other Benefits Include:

• Competitive Hourly Rate Offered--->$22/hr
• Full time-35/hrs. per week Mondays 7:30am-4pm/Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-4pm-Fridays 7:30am-3:30pm
• Casual Dress Code
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts) *
• Cash payment of three thousand dollars for waiving health insurance (FT)*
• Telemedicine offered to staff
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• 12 paid holidays
• PTO/Sick time accrual
• When eligible, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan starting at 5% of salary contribution*
• CEO qualifies eligible employees for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program*

Please note: applicants for this position will be required to complete standard background clearances. Apply: https://www.ceoempowers.org/about/join-us/ Call: 518-272-6012, ext. 301 EOE/AA