Position Title: Bilingual WIC Certifier City: Yakima State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 12856 Description: Join our team as a Bilingual WIC Certifier at Lincoln Ave Medical Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.What We Offer$17.98-$22.02/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, eight paid holidays, and much more!As a WIC Certifier, your tasks will include:Educating clients about the WIC program and benefits and assessing eligibilityConducting health evaluations and providing nutrition recommendations and counselingReferring clients to other services as needed and maintaining accurate recordsProviding customer service and community outreach while ensuring quality assurance and compliance with regulatory standardsQualifications:Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)Experience:One year of customer service experience is required. An associate's degree may replace experience.Experience in reception, nutrition education, working with children/infants, or being a previous WIC certifier or educator is a plus!Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Medical Assistant – Registered required. Certificate obtained within one year's employment.WIC Certification is required once the training period is completedKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 9 to receive bilingual differential payEffective verbal, written, and listening communication skillsAbility to prioritize work and handle various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptionsAbility to effectively and professionally interact with women, caregivers, infants, children, and staffGeneral knowledge in culturally appropriate practiceBasic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.Knowledge about basic nutrition concepts desiredOur mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity! PI240434340 Apply
