Community Associate (Grant-Funded/WIC)

New York, New York


Employer: NYC Health Hospitals
Industry: PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

TOUR 2: (9am-5pm)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To determine WIC Program eligibility.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Verifies income, residential and categorical eligibility.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Document physical and social data in the WIC electronic files.
2. Participate in the outreach plans as required by the WIC contract.
3. Enter income and residential information in NYWIC to determine participant eligibility for WIC
services.
4. Performs anthropometric measurements for participants as needed.
5. Maintains required records and logs.
6. Maintains inventory of unit's equipment stock and supplies.
7. Distributes eWIC cards following NYSDOH guidelines.
8. Accurately document information needed by Nutritionist on the appropriate NYSDOH forms.
9. Schedule participants for appointments as necessary.
10. Operate the NYWIC system as per NYSDOH regulations.
11. All other related duties as needed and or required by the program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a High School Equivalency Diploma, plus three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or,
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • Multiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 107948
Country: United States
State: New York
City: New York
ZIP: 10036


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