The Portage County Health & Human Services department has a part time (20 and 24 hour / week) opening as a WIC Aide.

What do the job responsibilities entail?

Client Activities such as:

• Schedule client appointments, provide appointment reminders and provide program instructions.
• Respond to questions regarding program eligibility, services, and community organizations and refer to area resources as appropriate.
• Provide intake to walk-ins and schedule appointments as needed. Make referrals as appropriate.
• Assess income, demographic, and categorical eligibility.
• Maintain benefit eligibility for WIC participants.

Anthropometric measurements and Assessments such as:

• Conduct anthropometric measurements and record.
• Conduct immunization assessments 
• Perform hemoglobin tests 
• Clean equipment at the end of clinic day.
• Lead screens as directed.

Computer Activities:

• Maintain electronic data system. (ROSIE) Serve as ROSIE contact.
• Issue benefits prescribed for WIC participants.
• Review system changes as completed by state.
• Review reports specific to caseload, benefit issuance status, etc. for daily operations.
• Process system updates and keep policies current.
• Access Forward Health data system for WIC and Wisconsin Well Woman Program.
• Access WIR data system for WIC lead program
• Maintain WIC social media activities
• Miscellaneous other things

What are the minimum qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• One year clerical experience, serving families of varied cultural/socio-economic backgrounds preferred.
• Experience working with racial and ethnic populations.
• Health-related experience preferred.

The County offers a benefit package for any permanent position working more than 20 hours/week!

What kind of benefits does the County offer?

• Health insurance -  your choice of two health plans to pick from (Health Savings Account associated with the high deductible health plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Vacation 
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance - premium paid by the County (for positions working a minimum of 30 hours/week)
• Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (for positions working a minimum of 30 hours/week)

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer