Program Assistant - WIC

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THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Health and Human Services Agency's Public Health Division promotes and protects the health and well-being of the citizens of El Dorado County. They monitor and control communicable disease, provide community services and outreach on topics such as immunizations, tobacco use prevention, oral health, family planning, WIC, and many more!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your knowledge and skills to assist the members of your community! You will have the opportunity to provide support to the administration and operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnany women, new moms, babies and young children eat well, be active and stay healthy.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
Complete WIC Nutrition Assistant certification to become a paraprofessional who provides services to WIC participants.
Provide and document evidence-based, participant-centered education based on nutrition risk and participant concerns
Assess eligibility criteria and perform nutrition assessment.
Receive and review program applications to determine eligibility and certify clients for program services; counsel and advise applicants based on their needs and make appropriate referrals to other community services agencies as applicable.
Issue program services certificates and vouchers and maintain records of such documentation and awards.
Perform program implementation including the scheduling of trips, collection of fees, reservation of transportation, and the promotion and oversight of scheduled program activities.
Provide information about resources, programs, service and entitlements, Medicare, medical and other programs which exist under Human Services.
Provide basic counseling about aging, nutrition, and low-income concerns and assist clients with independent living and long-term care matters.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities click here .
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education:
Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in social services, psychology or a related field,
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Experience:
One (1) year of experience in eligibility determination, counseling or intervention or in office support work which has included interpreting and explaining complex rules and regulations. Relevant experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.
Bilingual
The ability to speak and read Spanish in addition to English would be an is required for this position.
Spanish bilingual candidates may be eligible to receive differential pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours in pay status. In order to be eligible to receive such differential, an employee must demonstrate language proficiency acceptable to the Department Head as certified in writing to the Director of Human Resources. The Human Resources Department shall use a verbal and/or written testing process, depending upon the level of bilingual skill required of the employee, to validate the employee's skills. The differential is defined by the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Dorado and the Bargaining Unit representing this job classification. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available on the County of El Dorado website
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Program Assistant, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Monique Heredia in Human Resources at ****.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%):
A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete.
For more information on the recruitment process click here .
Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Program Assistant. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Program Assistant within any County department, please submit your application.
We currently have the following vacancies :
One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, WIC Program located in Placerville, CA.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face-covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.
Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
129 miles to San Francisco
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Skiing and Snowboarding
Live Music and Music Festivals
Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Speedway Races
Farm to Fork Restaurants
Small Business Shops
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Closing Date/Time: 3/4/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Address
Placerville
California
United States
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About County of El Dorado
The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts.
El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.
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