WIC Technician 2025-02199
State of Wyoming
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This part-time position promotes positive health outcomes for the participants of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program through eligibility assessment, certification processing, and program referrals in Converse and Platte Counties. It also ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Performs WIC participant income eligibility assessment, including scheduling and providing/completing required notices, as well as computerized documentation and references.
- Maintains confidentiality of participant information.
- Schedules participants in a manner that meets regulatory requirements, the needs of the participants, and the availability of staff with a high level of customer service.
- Sends reminder letters to participants of upcoming appointments and other required documentation/notifications.
- Integrates WIC services with social and health agencies, federal, state, and local government agencies, and other community programs for education and referrals.
- Provides excellent and friendly customer service to WIC participants.
- Works with supervisor, competent professional authorities, and breastfeeding peer counselors to ensure a positive experience with WIC participants.
- Assists with vendor activities as assigned.
Qualifications
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PREFERENCES:
Our ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience working in a health-related field, and previous experience with the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of effective interviewing techniques, including attitudes, behaviors, and value judgments that affect the worker-client relationship.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and manuals applicable to the position.
- Knowledge of community and governmental resources and programs, and how to access them.
- Knowledge of agency computer systems and their application.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Associate's DegreeExperience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility)OREducation & Experience Substitution:2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Benefits and Eligibility)Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:None
Necessary Special Requirements
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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Travel required.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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