Wic Specialist

VACANCY ANN#:     STOI- 25-081

TITLE:                         WIC SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT:          HHS

LOCATION:                WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                    FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT

RATE OF PAY:          $23.00-$27.84 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE:      AUGUST 8, 2025

CLOSING DATE:      AUGUST 22, 2025

INTRODUCTION:

The WIC Specialist 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 David C. Wynecoop Memorial Health Clinic, the WIC Specialist will be responsible for assessing pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five (5) years of age for eligibility in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The incumbent will provide nutritional assessments, certify clients for the WIC program, and prescribe food packages following all applicable federal, state, and tribal program policies. The incumbent will provide basic health education to WIC clients and the Spokane Indian Reservation community. This position will also assist in implementing community-based health initiatives, working closely with other community service programs to deliver services and support health objectives.

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 reminder of appointments, missed appointments, and follow-up appointments.


• Provides and documents basic WIC services.


• Implements federal and state WIC program policies.


• Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.

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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer experience working with Native American clientele and understanding of cultural needs.

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: Donnie Lebret, DCWMHC HR Director

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 509-258-4517 ext.767

Applications must be received in the Human Resource 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

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period