WIC Specialist: Full Time - Non-Exempt 

WIC Specialist Responsibilities

• Provides direct services in all community health programming for both population-based and person-based services, including but not limited to WIC, Better Birth Outcomes (BBO), immunizations, Vaccines for Children (VFC), communicable disease, the mobile unit program, emergency preparedness, and other special programs & projects as directed.
• Assists clients as needed with all programs, both in person and on phone, in all Community Health Services programs/services, and refers clients to other needed programs, both within the department and outside agencies.
• Enrolls clients in WIC and Better Birth Outcomes (BBO), including determining eligibility for programs, and assists with maintaining clinic flow.  
• Responsible for payment/fees collections and all related paperwork.

Schedule

• 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday
• Occasional additional evenings and weekends as directed

Benefits

• Salary -$43,680
• Approximately 14.5 Paid Holidays per year (holidays approved each year by Kendall County Board)
• Paid Vacation Time – accrued each month, available for use immediately, increases incrementally with years of service.
• Paid Sick Time – 6 hours accrued each month, available for use immediately, unlimited carryover each year.
• Paid Personal Time – 40 hours annually.
• Group Health Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HMO and PPO options available for employee and family members; HSA and FSA options.
• Dental Insurance – Available for employee and family members.
• Vision Insurance – Available for employee and family members.
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension Plan with voluntary additional contributions.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance – employee only coverage.
• Employee-sponsored Life Insurance – available for employee and family members.
• AFLAC benefit options.
• Legal Shield & Identity Theft Shield benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development encouraged; time allocated for training.
• This position may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualifications/Skills

• Positive, cooperative, and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reflects experience/interest in the culturally diverse population that the health department serves.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in a clerical position or any combination of experience, education, or training which would provide the level of knowledge, skills and ability required.
• Public health experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License. Must become an authorized driver upon hire.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

To Apply: Interested candidates should please email their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Coordinator at kchdhr@kendallcountyil.gov. Or feel free to give us a call at (630) 553-8053 to learn more about working at the Kendall County Health Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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