Bilingual Clerk - WIC Program

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $22 per hour

Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.

CCLI is looking for a Full Time Clerk with a generous heart and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing care with dignity and life with hope.

Responsibilities:

• Determine income eligibility for the Program.
• Enter all demographic information into NYWIC to begin the enrollment process. Update as needed.
• Write clear, concise, appropriate notes in NYWIC to inform other staff of pertinent information and advise staff when income will need to be reassessed, according to NYS WIC income policy.
• Prepare and maintain participant files. Ensure appropriate documents are included in files as well as

as entered, electronically.

• Maintain accurate participation records including daily number of clients served and tally new enrollees.
• Place reminder calls/texts the day before scheduled WIC appointments. Contact all participants who

missed their appointment to reschedule, and Inform them of any documents required for next appointment.

• Work at all sites as needed, and attend all trainings as scheduled by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual capability: must be able to communicate in English, Spanish, and Creole.
• 2 years of office clerical and data entry experience.
• 2 years of client service experience.
• Must have access to transportation to travel locally on Long Island.
• May be required to work flexible hours as needs arise.

Schedule: Full time - 35 hours per week Mon. Fri. 9 AM 5 PM

Rate of Pay: $22 per hour.

This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidates qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position .