Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc. · 1 week ago
Program Assistant – Mobile Unit
Mobile Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMaternal and Family Health Services, Inc. is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to lead healthier lives. They are seeking a full-time Program Assistant for their Mobile Unit to provide WIC services, perform screenings, and ensure the delivery of 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
Responsible for establishing, monitoring, and maintaining the WIC mobile unit operating schedule, and maintaining inventory and supplies for the mobile unit which includes medical and janitorial supplies
Deliver WIC services from the mobile unit to remote areas and at designated community partner locations in the assigned territory and fulfill occasional requests to provide mobile services to locations outside of the assigned territory. Work in collaboration with District Manager and community partner staff at the designated mobile WIC service locations on planning, coordinating, and promoting the availability of WIC services at the community partner location
Safely operate mobile unit in accordance with all applicable traffic laws; drive for extended periods of time and arrive promptly at assigned locations, and ensure the mobile unit remains operational and ready for use by keeping it fueled, reporting maintenance or performance issues or concerns, assisting where needed with routine scheduled maintenance appointments, and keeping the inside clean, disinfected, and ready to provide services to clients
Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS
Attend and participate in outreach events with the mobile WIC unit
Prepare process and maintain reports, order forms and administrative correspondence
Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed
Demonstrated ability to safety operate a class C box truck
Perform other duties necessary to support the provision of services
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
Three (3) years safe driving experience
Valid PA driver's license with zero points
Excellent navigation skills and proficiency using navigation tools to find service site locations
Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time
Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting, walking
Driving for extended periods of time to and from assigned locations
Small workspace due to location inside mobile unit
Traveling and/or driving in inclement weather
Preferred
Associates Degree preferred but not required
1-3 years experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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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