Program Assistant- Mobile Unit South

## Overview **Qualifications/Requirements/Experience:** · High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. · Associates Degree preferred but not required. · 1-3 years experience preferred. · Three (3) years safe driving experience · Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some site locations · Valid PA driver’s license with zero points · Three (3) years safe driving experience · eWIC card readers · Hemocue blood analyzer and microcuvettes · Infant scales and measuring devices · Adult scales and height boards · Breast pump (cleaning and sanitizing) · Strong planning and organizational skills. · 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. **MFHS offers employees:** · Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance · 11 paid holidays · Generous paid time off o Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years! o 4 personal days o Earn sick time beginning your first day · 100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation) · MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance · Family friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends · Paid training & development · Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture Join our compassionate & caring team! Please visit http://www.mfhs.org for more information. MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply ## Description Maternal and Family Health Services’ programs touch the lives of over 100,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve. Working to meet the health and nutritional needs of women, children and families with information, education, and quality care, MFHS is currently seeking a full-time **Program Assistant** for our **Mobile Unit** based out of Lehigh Valley, servicing our southern counties. **Job Summary:** This position will provide WIC services from a mobile unit to designated locations outside of MFHS service sites, and is responsible for the collection of data, performance of screenings for client eligibility determination, and other duties to assure the delivery of WIC benefits and nutrition education to eligible clients in accordance with organizational goals and program procedures. ## Requirements **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · 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…