Posting Date
07/14/26
Application Deadline
07/21/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.50 - $22.00 hourly
Full Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
This position may qualify for a $0.30 multilingual pay differential.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Do you pride yourself on going the extra mile to deliver stellar customer service? As our WIC Intake Specialist, you will have the opportunity to be one of our clients’ first encounters.
As a WIC Intake Specialist, you will be the first line of support to clients seeking Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services. In this role, you will become an expert in determining WIC program eligibility, conducting anthropometric and biochemical screenings, and educating clients on how to use their nutrition benefits.
On-The-Spot Hiring Event:
We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday , July 21, from 1PM to 5PM at our St Mary’s WIC location, 3003 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all .
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Bilingual skills in Spanish/English, reading, writing, and speaking at an advanced proficiency level
Two years of experience providing public services and interacting with the public
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Job Contributions
Assesses WIC program eligibility based on federal regulations and guidelines (e.g., screening and documentation of family income, identification for participants and caregivers, family address, caregiver information level, foster status, and participant category)
Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, monitoring clinic emails, scheduling appointments, and performing client check-ins
Performs hemoglobin screening tests using invasive and non-invasive methods, depending on the participant's age, and performs anthropometric measurements (e.g., height, length, and weight) on women, infants, and children
Provides client-centered information on the specific nutrition benefits provided, vendor and Farmers' Market locations to utilize benefits, and instructions on how to use and redeem nutrition benefits
Informs clients of their rights and obligations for program participation, documents in client files in the Arizona WIC Health and Nutrition Delivery System (HANDS) computer system, and gathers caregiver written consent using the HANDS computer system and DocuSign
Participates in annual, ongoing program continuing education training activities based on County, State, and Federal regulations
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors with accuracy and attention to detail while handling interruptions in an office setting within a team environment, interacting with a diverse population
May be assigned to work at various WIC sites
Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
