WIC Clerk

Kitsap Community Resources • Port Orchard, WA

60d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Here is a great opportunity to be the face of the Kitsap Community Resources Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Department and work directly with Kitsap County residents in need of assistance. You can go home knowing you helped members of the Kitsap County community!
KCR offers a great benefits package with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and 6.5% employer contribution to your 401(k) after 1 year!
Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/. If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources.
The WIC Clerk position provides clerical and reception support to our Bremerton WIC location. You will be responsible for answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, providing counseling and nutritional education for clients under the direction of the WIC Manager or Site Supervisor, and documenting nutrition services, goals and literature provided in the client’s file.
KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values
Mission:
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.
Vision:
We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
Core Values:
Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.
Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Requirements

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date)
• Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
• Good public relations, communication, and educational skills needed.
• Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Demonstrated successful experience in preparing and processing documentation following relevant process and guidelines.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
• Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile. (to operate company vehicles and/or utilize other vehicles for company business)
• Requires walking, reaching/stretching, intermittent sitting, twisting and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Requires accuracy, good communication, judgment, and the ability to remain calm and provide appropriate advice and information.
• Must be able to exhibit regular attendance
• Conducts business and performs responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with KCR Code of Ethics
• Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: AA degree in nutrition
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus
• Preferred 2 years of experience in clerical setting

Responsibilities

• Report to and accept assignments from the WIC Manager and or Site Supervisor.
• Learn and apply state WIC regulations pertaining to WIC program procedures, policies, and practices, noting revisions during the program year.
• Conduct preliminary client interviews for intake services and appointment scheduling.
• Make appropriate referrals to other community agencies when necessary.
• Provide front desk coverage for walk ins and phone calls as needed.
• Perform clerical duties to include typing, filing, telephone services, appointment scheduling, ordering and WIC benefit issuance.
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion and submittal of WIC eligibility determination.
• Update community resource list as applicable to WIC families.
• Provide Nutrition Education.
• Help manage clinic flow with separation of duties and keep on track with appointment schedule.
• Maintain WIC lobby to ensure a welcoming, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Timely completion and implementation of all Clerk trainings, prior to starting Certifier Training.
• Participate in in-services, health fairs, community meetings, and job-related education programs.
• Assist in the development and office organization of nutrition education displays, posters, literature, and other creative projects.
• Attend and participate in unit, division, and agency staff meetings.
• Other duties as needed to maintain clinic flow and serve all clients.

Benefits

• KCR offers a great benefits package with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and 6.5% employer contribution to your 401(k) after 1 year!
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
• 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Growth & Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees