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WIC Clerk

Middletown, NY · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

We are seeking a full-time WIC Clerk to join our Middletown, NY site. Performs a variety of ... Reviews Rights and Responsibilities with participants at certification and uses short script for ...

Certifying clients involves screening for eligibility, performing a basic health assessment ... WIC provides services to income eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals as well as to families ...

Acts as a team player within the WIC clinics by assisting with the certification process to include anthropometrics, assessing growth status, hematology, dietary assessment, nutrition counseling and ...

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A WIC Certifier is a professional who determines applicants' eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). They assess income, residency, and nutritional risk through interviews and health screenings. WIC Certifiers also educate participants on nutrition, breastfeeding, and healthy food choices. Their role ensures that eligible families receive essential benefits to improve maternal and child health.

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As a WIC Certifier, your daily responsibilities include assessing applicant eligibility, conducting nutrition screenings, and providing health and nutrition education to clients. You will also be responsible for maintaining detailed records using electronic case management systems and ensuring all documentation adheres to program regulations. Collaboration with nutritionists, public health nurses, and administrative staff is common to ensure clients receive comprehensive support services. Additionally, you may help coordinate referrals to other health or social service programs based on client needs. This multifaceted role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on community health and support families in need.

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To thrive as a WIC Certifier, you need a strong understanding of nutrition, eligibility guidelines, and public health practices, typically supported by relevant training or certification in nutrition, social work, or health services. Familiarity with state and federal WIC program regulations, electronic case management systems, and basic office software is important. Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail help WIC Certifiers connect with clients and ensure accurate documentation. These skills are crucial for effectively determining eligibility, delivering essential nutritional support, and maintaining program compliance.

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Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)

Suffolk County, NY

Riverhead, NY • On-site

$39K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Suffolk County (New York) rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

428th of 645 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Suffolk County Department of Health Services, is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead).
The Position Is Located In Riverhead
POSITION DETAILS:
Duties of this position in the SCDHS WIC Program include but are not limited to:
  • Assigned to 1 or 2 WIC clinics co-located within contracted Sun River Health Centers, and affiliate Dolan Family Health Center in Suffolk County.
  • Works in assigned WIC clinic providing WIC benefits in-person and virtually to WIC clients. The current ARPA waiver allowing remote issuance of benefits for WIC certification and re-certification appointments will be in effect until September 30, 2026.
  • Required to travel to other WIC clinics, and to NYS DOH WIC and SCDHS WIC training locations.
  • Supervised by Nutritionist I and/or Nutritionist II/WIC Program Director. SCDHS WIC Administrative Office provides overall management, supervision and work assignments of 9 WIC clinics.
  • Attends on-going NYS and SCDHS WIC nutrition and health education, breastfeeding and Farmer Market Nutrition trainings and webinars when scheduled by NYS DOH WIC, NYS WIC Training Center (contracted by Cicatelli Associates) and SCDHS WIC. All WIC and county trainings done virtually until further notice.
  • Provides in-service WIC and nutrition related trainings to other WIC employees when assigned.
  • Provides breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers. Will take the weeklong CLC training when provided by NYS DOH WIC (or provided remotely) to become a WIC "Designated Breastfeeding Expert" (DBE). Attends ongoing breastfeeding training and when scheduled.
  • Completes required WIC Program and NYWIC related webinars and training modules to comply with NYS DOH WIC Program requirements..
  • Completes nutrition assessments, updates high risk care plans, and provides participant-centered nutrition counseling of WIC participants according to NYS DOH and federal WIC regulations.
  • Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues / re-issues WIC food packages and special formulas prescribed by the health care provider.
  • Ensures the efficient flow of the nutrition and health assessment and education processes.
  • Issues NYWIC EBT benefits, Verification of Certification (VOC) transfers to other WIC Programs and seasonal Farmer Market Nutrition check booklets.
  • Does anthropometric (weighing and measuring) measurements of WIC infants, toddlers, preschool children (to age 5), pregnant / postpartum women and breastfeeding mothers as required by NYS DOH WIC. USDA approved waiver to defer physical presence of WIC applicant / client until further notice to determine nutritional risk.
  • Determines hematology (Hb: iron level) using HemoCue or Masimo to determine if WIC applicant is anemic. USDA approved waiver to defer bloodwork requirements to determine nutritional risk.
  • Does related work as needed and assigned.
  • Must comply with Suffolk County Civil Service Dietitian job requirements: RD / RDN required at all times

Benefits For You Now And Your Future
  • Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
  • Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Pay: $39,333 - $48,703 yearly (commensurate with experience)
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
OPEN COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic
  • Registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment
A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates
Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.