Top 42 Social services assistant Jobs in Waterbury Ct

WIC Program Assistant
Optimus Health Care, Inc. —Waterbury, CT
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
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Senior Service Aide Part Time
Town Of Southington —Southington, CT
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
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Social Services Caseworker & Office Assistant
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory —Meriden, CT
- $16.94 - $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Weekend Team Coordinator (Scheduler, Office, Medical) - HomeCare
Hartford HealthCare at Home —Southington, CT
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Medical office experience
- Mid-level
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Assistant Case Coordinator
CJR —Wethersfield, CT
- $22.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- English
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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WIC Nutritionist Assistant I
Fair Haven Community Health Care —New Haven, CT
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
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Team Coordinator (Scheduler, Office, Medical) - HomeCare
Hartford HealthCare at Home —Torrington, CT
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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Residential Program Manager Assistant - Cheshire, CT
GIL Foundation —Cheshire, CT
- $24.15 - $25.15 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Care Management Assistant- 40hrs
Connecticut Children's Medical Center —Hartford, CT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Medical Assistant
McCall Behavioral Health Network —Waterbury, CT
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Clinical Services Assistant
Rushford —Middletown, CT
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Clinical Services Assistant - Per Diem
Rushford —Middletown, CT
- Per diem
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Student Behavioral Support Aide, Ivy Drive (1 YR ONLY) - (as of 2/10/2026 position is vacant)
Bristol Public Schools —Bristol, CT
- $18.18 an hour
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
- Communication skills
Part-time Administrative Assistant
MCCA, Inc. —Danbury, CT
- From $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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UCC Project Coordinator
Wellmore Behavioral Health —Waterbury, CT
- $82,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- LMFT
- CPR Certification
4d
Assistant Program Manager - Eddy Center (Middletown)
THE CONNECTION INC —Middletown, CT
- $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Program Manager - full-time - 2nd shift - Mon-Fri
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES INC —New Britain, CT
- From $51,000 a year
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Loan repayment program
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Assistant Manager - FT 40 Hours. - DBT & David's Path - Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CONTINUUM OF CARE INC —New Haven, CT
- $62,832.31 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Programming Assistant
Senior Living Residences —Farmington, CT
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Email
- Residential
- Education
- Social Work
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Instructional Assistant- Transportation, Benhaven Career & Transition
Benhaven Inc —Wallingford, CT
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Nights as needed
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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WIC Program Assistant

Optimus Health Care, Inc. -
Waterbury, CT

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Professional ethics
Writing skills
Basic math
English
De-escalation techniques
Conflict de-escalation
High school diploma or GED
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are currently recruiting for a WIC Eligibility and Program Specialist to join our team in Waterbury, CT

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for being a member of the WIC team, working with Nutritionist, Nutrition Aide and Director of Nutrition Services to ensure the complete and timely client flow and process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSBILITIES

Responsible for greeting all clients/visitors entering the WIC office while always maintaining a courteous professional attitude.
Answers phone, handle calls for requests for general information, rescheduling appointments, lost eWIC cards, etc. as assigned by Director of Nutrition Services.
Explain WIC services, benefits, and policies to clients.
Assists in the certification of WIC applicants by performing the following activities: Interviewing, to obtain basic demographic data such as name, address, and contact information; verifying identity, residency, and income eligibility by reviewing paperwork presented; entering all data into CT-WIC.
Assign eWIC cards and replace them according to State guidelines.
Adheres to Federal and State guidelines when determining an applicant’s eligibility.
Performs calls to participants including but not limited to those that appear in the termination report, missed appointment report, short certification report.
Schedules participants for appointments: nutrition education, initial certification, subsequent and food package changes
Issues WIC benefits and distributes necessary paperwork to WIC clients.
Provide ID card and folder, vendor list and WIC food list to participant.
Assists participants with explanation and completion of forms (caretaker forms, voter registration forms).
Performs necessary paperwork, as assigned, including maintaining participant files and accurate documentation.
Maintain participant confidentiality.
Provide breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.
Record hours worked on quarterly time study form.
May assist in the preparation of materials (e.g., newsletters), visual aids (e.g., bulletin boards or program displays), and activities (e.g., health fairs) in conjunction with other local agency staff.
Attends and participates in all training and continuing education sessions offered by the WIC Program and State WIC office.
Answer phone, direct calls, answer questions, and screen potential participants.
Handle appointment scheduling and rescheduling in CT-WIC.
Greet and check in participants. Manage flow of people in reception area. Direct participants to appropriate staff.
Keep an adequate supply of referrals and program pamphlets for participants.
Monitors reports assigned by Director.
Assist Director of Nutrition Services in outreach activities.
Schedules participants for appointments: nutrition education, initial certification, subsequent and food package changes.
Verify category, identity, income, and residency to determine WIC eligibility in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
Collect and enter participant demographic data.
Read/explain WIC rights and responsibilities to participant.
Make required referrals to Medicaid, SNAP and other non-WIC and health services as needed.
Explain food list and vendor list to participants as needed
Issue WIC food package in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
Ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail in record keeping, scheduling and follow-up, while maintaining efficiency in the office.
Be responsive to quality assurance feedback from supervisor.
Record hours worked on quarterly time study in CT-WIC.
Performs other job-related duties as necessary or assigned by the Director.

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, intuitiveness, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.

Demonstrates a positive work ethic that recognizes all WIC families of varying socio-economic, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Interacts and communicates effectively with co-workers, WIC families and community members in a professional and respectful manner.
Maintains confidentiality of information regarding WIC families, staff and program issues in compliance with Federal, State and local laws and specifications noted in Joint Service Agreements with other agencies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalency.

EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of experience working in a medical office or at least one (1) year of experience working in a WIC setting strongly preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in English and another language when the Director of Nutrition Services or Program Nutritionist deems appropriate.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: None required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic arithmetic

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deescalate/reason when dealing with irate participants.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.

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social services assistant jobs in waterbury ct

WIC Program Assistant

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Social Services Caseworker & Office Assistant

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Clinical Services Assistant - Per Diem

Student Behavioral Support Aide, Ivy Drive (1 YR ONLY) - (as of 2/10/2026 position is vacant)

Part-time Administrative Assistant

UCC Project Coordinator

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