WIC Program Assistant Per Diem
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Job Location:
Jamaica Plain, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 23
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Jamaica PlainBrighton WIC ProgramWIC Program Assistant (Per Diem up to 16hrs a week)
Brookside Community Health Center a licensed health center of Brigham and Womens Hospitalconsistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nationprovides comprehensive multidisciplinary care including Adult and Pediatric Primary Care OB/GYN Family Planning Dental/Oral Surgery Nutrition/WIC and Behavioral Health services.
Brookside is currently seeking a reliable flexible Per Diem WIC Program Assistant to join our WIC-Nutrition Department. This role is ideal for someone who can provide coverage based on program needs including short-notice availability. The position supports daily front-desk and administrative operations and is based at our Jamaica Plain Roslindale and Brighton locations.
Position Summary
The Per Diem WIC Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting clinic flow participant services and administrative functions. Candidates must be dependable adaptable and able to work a variable schedule based on staffing needs including coverage for absences peak clinic days and special site coverage.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reception and Administrative Support
Answer and appropriately direct phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
Screen WIC applicants for program eligibility.
Schedule reschedule and manage WIC and nutrition appointments.
Greet participants and triage to appropriate staff.
Monitor and manage participant flow in waiting areas.
Utilize WIC systems and hospital-based electronic systems efficiently.
Communicate with participants and staff via platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Google Voice.
Perform general clerical and administrative duties as needed.
2. WIC Certification and Participant Services
Follow all WIC policies and procedures for certification and recertification.
Verify identity income residency and participant category; ensure accurate data entry.
Educate participants on WIC program benefits food packages and usage.
Provide referrals to MassHealth SNAP TAFDC and other community resources.
Issue required participant notifications (e.g. missed benefits certification updates).
3. Benefit Issuance
Issue and reissue WIC food and formula benefits as prescribed.
Maintain security and accountability of WIC card stock and materials.
4. Additional Responsibilities
Participate in quality assurance and program improvement activities.
Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
Assist with supply ordering and reporting as needed.
Perform other duties to support WIC program operations.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Prior WIC experience/DPH WIC training required.
Experience in a healthcare or community-based setting is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish required additionally Portuguese preferred.
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
Schedule & Availability Requirements
Per diem position with variable hours (up to 16 hours/week) based on program needs.
Must be reliable and available to work on short notice including coverage for staff absences.
Ability to work at multiple WIC sites (Jamaica Plain Roslindale Brighton).
Flexibility to work during clinic hours including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
healthcare office experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Basic Proficiency with all Office Suite.
- Knowledge of office operations and standards and understanding of office procedures including filing copying scanning printing and faxing.
- Ability to use phone system and manage more non-routine phone calls and solve routine issues as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience and Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively (including composing/editing e-mail memos and letters) and to take complete and accurate messages.
- Managing ones own time and the time of others.
- Well organized and good time management skills to manage multiple tasks effectively follow established protocols and work within systems.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Per diem position with variable hours (up to 16 hours/week) based on program needs.
- Must be reliable and available to work on short notice including coverage for staff absences.
- Ability to work at multiple WIC sites (Jamaica Plain Roslindale Brighton).
- Flexibility to work during clinic hours including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
- Prior WIC experience/DPH WIC training required.
- Experience in a healthcare or community-based setting is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish required additionally Portuguese preferred.
- Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $23.20/HourlyGrade
2EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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