WIC ADMIN / Breastfeeding Counselor (Bilingual Required)

Job Description

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - WIC ADMIN / Breastfeeding Counselor (Bilingual Required)

Department - Health Support Services - WIC

Reports to - Lead Nutritionist

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position : The WIC ADMIN / Breastfeeding Counselor will Makes income eligibility determination for applicants for the WIC program. Determines continuing eligibility for month issuance of food instruments. Provides client education regarding voucher issuance and usage and the certification process. Makes client referrals for a variety of services, internally and externally. Prepares, maintains and reconciles charts, and folders for WIC Program participants. May also coordinate clinic flow. May take anthropometric measurements per WIC guidelines and plot data on growth charts. Provides in clinic breastfeeding support in the form of classes, one on one contacts and phone calls.

301 Lloyd Street, Carrboro, NC 27510

Schedule :

Monday : 8 : 00am - 8 : 00pm, Tuesday - Thursday : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Friday : 8 : 00am - 1 : 00pm

Duties / Responsibilities -

Qualifications -

Education : High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Current / valid License : N / A

Required : Bilingual Spanish

Preferred :

Current / valid License : IBCLC, Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Immunizations : All PHS required immunizations

Pay Range - $17.66 - 23.74

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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