WIC COORDINATOR / PREVENTION AIDE

VACANCY ANN#:    STOI- 25-036
TITLE:                          WIC COORDINATOR / PREVENTION AIDE
DEPARTMENT:         HHS
LOCATION:                WELLPINIT, WA 
STATUS:                     FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY:           $22.28 - $23.00 / PER HOUR 
OPENING DATE:      APRIL 4 , 2025
CLOSING DATE:      APRIL 18, 2025 

INTRODUCTION:

The WIC Certifier/Community Prevention Aide will play a pivotal role in promoting health and wellness within the community. In this multifaceted position, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of individuals and families by providing essential nutrition services through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), as well as supporting efforts aimed at addressing various public health concerns.

Under the supervision of the Community Services Director of Health and Human Services, the WIC Certifier/Community Aide will be responsible for delivering nutritional support and services to Women, Infants, and Children ages 5 and under. This position will also assist in implementing community-based health initiatives, working closely with other community service programs to deliver services and supporting health objectives aimed at promoting overall public health and wellness. The incumbent reports to the Community Services Director and collaborates with community partners and stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and achievement of health goals.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Certifies clients for WIC program eligibility through Nutritional Assessment, using federally mandated assessment questions to determine qualifying risk factors.


• Prescribes individually tailored food packages for clients.


• Provides basic health education such as basic nutrition, education, avoidance of harmful substances during pregnancy, basic lactation education, basic tobacco education, education on community resources, and other similar topics.


• Schedules WIC clients for appointments and provides telephone communication with clients, including reminders of appointments, missed appointments, and follow-up appointments.


• Provides and documents basic WIC services.


• Implement federal and state WIC program policies.


• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific population served.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including oral and written communication.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Knowledge of basic nutrition for infants, toddlers, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.


• Knowledge of non-breastfeeding postpartum women.


• Knowledge of supplemental diets, nutritional foods, and nutritional risks for children up to 5.


• Ability to work flexible hours.


• Ability to follow all applicable policies, procedures, and standards.


• Knowledge of Spokane Tribe and Stevens County social services and other community resources.


• Knowledge of HIPAA and all Health and Human Services policies on confidentiality.


• Must have proficient computer skills.


• Knowledge of community health.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED


• MUST be able to complete WIC Certification within first 6 months of employment.


• Required to obtain HIV/AIDS Training within first 90 days of employment.


• Must have a valid Washington State Drivers’ License, good driving record and be tribally insurable.


• Must be computer literate for maintaining statistics, report writing, correspondence and developing presentations.


• Applicant must pass Criminal Background Check.
  

CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED:

• WIC Certification within 6 months of employment


• HIV/AIDS Training within 90 days


• Tobacco Cessation certification within 90 days, dependent on training availability
  
  

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

*Safety Sensitive Background – Requires a higher standard of performance and behavior.

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications. 

Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Kammi Rosenbaum
(509) 458-6583 or  (509) 458-6527   
E-mail:   [email protected]
Applications must be received in the Human Resources department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date
The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test
Positions with the Spokane Tribe are subject to a 90 Day probationary period