Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc. · 2 months ago
Program Assistant – Easton
Easton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMaternal And Family Health Services, Inc. is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to lead healthier lives. The Program Assistant is responsible for client eligibility determination, data collection, and ensuring the delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients.
Health CareNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of what to expect during the appointment. Explain the “WIC Rules” and “Participant’s Rights and Responsibilities”
Verify identification and residency of all applicants/participants; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration status
Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements
Provide and document nutrition and breastfeeding contacts according to policy
Provide food instruments and explain the food list and procedure for use of E-WIC card
Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to clients
Schedule WIC appointments per set guidelines
Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI Clearances
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing
Basic math skills such as adding, subtraction, division and reducing fractions
Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly
Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time
Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting and walking
Preferred
Associates Degree preferred by not required
1-3 years' experience preferred
Benefits
Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
11 paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years!
4 personal days
Earn sick time beginning your first day
100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation)
FSA/DCFSA
MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Supplemental Benefits
Family friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends
Paid training & development
Flexible leave options
Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture
Company
Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.
As a private non-profit health and human services organization, MFHS works to meet the health and nutrition needs of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s women, children and families with information, education, and quality care.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD
President and CEO
Margaret Manley, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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