Wic Technician Ii - Peer Counselor

Amarillo Police Department

Amarillo, Texas, United States
Base: $17.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
On-site
Breastfeeding techniques
Client eligibility determination
Food benefit issuance
The Amarillo Police Department is seeking a WIC Technician II/Peer Counselor to assist in providing services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This role involves interviewing clients, educating new mothers on breastfeeding, and ensuring eligibility for program benefits, with a strong emphasis on customer service

Job Summary

  • Educates pregnant women and new mothers on the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding, including the use of breast pumps.
  • Interviews clients to determine WIC program eligibility based on categorical, residence, and income criteria, and issues food benefits according to diet prescriptions.
  • Schedules appointments, answers a multi-line telephone system, contacts participants via text and phone, and obtains client measurements and blood work.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Amarillo Police Department is seeking a WIC Technician II/Peer Counselor to assist in providing services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This role involves interviewing clients, educating new mothers on breastfeeding, and ensuring eligibility for program benefits, with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Salary

Base: $17.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • breastfeeding techniques
  • client eligibility determination
  • food benefit issuance
  • appointment scheduling
  • answering multi-line telephone

Nice-to-have

  • hospitality
  • customer centered attitude
  • caring attitude
  • IT help desk experience

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • minimum of one year of clerical experience
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License

Work Rights

Not specified

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