Posting Date
11/06/26
Application Deadline
11/08/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.00 - $22.25 hourly
Full Range: $18.00 - $26.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Health
About the Position
Do you pride yourself on going the extra mile to deliver stellar customer service? As a WIC Intake Specialist, you will be the first line of support to participants and potential participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. In this role, you will become an expert in determining WIC program eligibility, conducting anthropometric and biochemical screenings, promoting breastfeeding, and educating participants on how to use their nutrition benefits. This is your opportunity to be part of a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors. The Maricopa WIC Program provides participant-centered, evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, and support to over 40,000 participants per month. Our staff are creative, innovative, and passionate about maternal and child nutrition, and seek to make a difference in their community
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3 rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Bilingual skills in Spanish/English, reading, writing, and speaking at an advanced proficiency level
Two years of experience that includes public contact in a public health, medical services, social, or human services agency
High School Diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience assessing client eligibility for public assistance programs
Experience working in a WIC program
Job Contributions
Assesses WIC program eligibility based on federal regulations and guidelines (e.g., screening and documentation of family income, identification for participants and caregivers, family address, caregiver information level, foster status, and participant category)
Performs administrative duties such as answering phones, monitoring clinic emails and text messages, scheduling appointments, performing participant check-in, and providing excellent customer service
Performs hemoglobin screening tests using invasive and non-invasive methods depending on the participant's age and performs anthropometric…