Open Door is seeking a WIC (Women Infant Children) Nutrition Assistant for its Family Medical Centers in Ossining, NY. The WIC Nutrition Assistant will report to the WIC Assistant Director and will be primarily based in Ossining.
Responsibilities
- Provide information about WIC Program benefits, related services, and enroll eligible participants in the WIC Program.
- Provide all relevant services and perform administrative tasks, as required, to achieve timely and efficient services and initial certification/subsequent certification processes for eligible participants.
- Determine program eligibility by assessing participants’ income, categorical, and residential qualifications.
- Assist the nutritionist team by obtaining anthropometry, medical results, and other data required for nutrition assessments.
- Provide participants with referral to health or community services when necessary.
- Promote outreach for potential eligible families to increase awareness of the WIC Program in the community.
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Open Door Care Network.
- Participate in multi-discipline team conferences and mandated training program by the State, Open Door and the WIC Program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Some college preferred.
- 1+ year customer service experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Ability to learn computer system and function in fast-paced, high public contact setting required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent in administration and follow-through.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse patient and staff environment.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team-based care environment.
- Highly organized, flexible, and self-directed, able to multi-task.
- Responsive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
- Excellent judgment skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Care Network. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.
At Open Door, we enjoy working in a team-based, patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please complete the online application, upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Education:
Language:
- Spanish and English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ossining, NY 10562 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
