Description
NOTICE: This position is not covered by Social Security. Instead, SWDH employees benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with fixed employee and employer contributions.
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Vision: A Healthier Southwest Idaho.

• Mission: To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.
• Values: Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting a WIC Clinical Assistant to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program within the Family and Clinic Services Division.
As a WIC Clinical Assistant and public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will screen and determine program eligibility, provide basic one-on-one or group nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, issue food benefits and educate on WIC (electronic benefit transfer) cards, and refer to internal and external health and community resources following the mission, vision, and values of SWDH.
If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it’s time you considered a career with SWDH. We’re all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We’re disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQ):

• 6 months of experience or equivalent education in the health and nutritional needs of adults and children
• Approximately 6 months or more of related work experience in the following areas: o Interviewing and eliciting personal information o Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals o Recording information accurately and legibly

MQ Specialty:

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• 6 months of experience or equivalent education in: o Interviewing methods o Written and verbal communication skills
• Approximately 6 months or more of related work experience in the following areas: o Interpreting, explaining, and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments o Interpreting, explaining, and applying regulations, laws, or complex policies to carry out assignments o Independently handling complaints and upset individuals in a business setting o Conducting sensitive fact-finding interviews

Supplemental Information:
This position is not covered by Social Security. As a result, employees do not pay Social Security taxes and will not earn credits toward Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits based on earnings from this job. However, Medicare taxes will still be withheld, and these earnings will count toward Medicare eligibility.

Please refer the Job description for details