Housing Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Housing Program Coordinator

Description

HEALTH SERVICES WORKER JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Health Services Worker

Dept./Division: PH&SS/WIC Job Class Code: 1520

Pay Grade: 114 PCN: 1520001

FLSA: Non- Exempt Effective Date: October 2007

Representation Status: Teamsters Combined Revision Date: June 2025

Reports To: WIC Manager

NATURE OF WORK

Under close supervision, conducts eligibility interviews, certifies applicant eligibility, and issues food vouchers for the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) program; provides nutrition education, general health information, and referral to community and medical resources. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Explains WIC program to participants and determines eligibility; obtains health history, performs

anthropometric assessments of infants, children and women, and assesses growth pattern.

• Interviews clients, collects family information, and enters data obtained from interview in the State

database; documents client service delivery according to state procedures and standards.

• Assesses nutritional needs of WIC participants based on clinical, anthropometric and

socioeconomic information; determines eligibility based on income, address and proof of identity;

explains eligibility criteria, participant responsibility and WIC policies.

• Performs hemoglobin procedures, following universal precautions/blood-borne pathogen protocol;

assesses diet as it applies to WIC guidelines, makes appropriate recommendations and refers high-

risk clients to dietitian; assesses clients for medical/nutritional risk factors and identifies high-risk

criteria.

• Coordinates the development and implementation of an individual care plan; refers individuals to

other health professionals and agencies.

• Provides nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support; prescribes WIC food

package and prints food checks.

• Performs duties in main office and outreach clinics, which includes driving to satellite locations,

setting up, breaking down, and cleaning site.

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• Plans and prepares individual and group educational materials in conjunction with the dietitian,

which may include display boards, bulletin boards, and handouts.

• Assists in educating the public on health and healthy behaviors and on community services

available through Public Health Department and other community resources.

• Assists in compiling and maintaining records, reports and statistical information.

• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, personnel records and County

information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A}

as amended, and HIPAA policies and procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and off-site facilities; work involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program. A valid Driver's License is required. PREFERRED: Must obtain a Washington State Health Care Assistants within 90 days of hire. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:

• Applicable policies, procedures, and regulations covering WIC nutritional health programs. • Principles and practices of nutrition and child development. • Principles of record keeping and records management. • Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.

Skills in:

• Entering data into a computer system with speed and accuracy.

• Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Maintaining accurate records.

• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Behaviors:

• Regular, reliable attendance.

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As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.

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Salary:

$5,097- $6,853/mo.(DOQ)