Join CEDA as a WIC Advocate!
Location: South Region Clinics- (Chicago Heights, Harvey, and Blue Island)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (some Saturdays required)
Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $19.00
CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) is a dynamic nonprofit on a mission to empower communities and fight poverty. We are looking for an Advocate to join our dynamic Women Infant and Children Department and ensure our programs maintain the highest quality standards for the communities that need us!
What You'll do:
- Verifies participant eligibility, reviews program consent with client, and enters program intake, client information, breastfeeding contacts and referrals into IWIC.
- Instructs all clients how to use the EBT card, shopping list, and IWIC app.
- Obtains and documents client anthropometric measurements utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.
- Manages all client schedules and all client communications to maximize client participation (telephone, voicemail, in person, email, text, and virtual).
- Provides translation for WIC staff and clients (bilingual staff only).
Why Join Us?
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, generous PTO, and more!
- Professional Growth: Contribute to meaningful initiatives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- Make an Impact: Your work directly supports the community through critical programs.
What We're Looking for:
- Required: This is a bilingual position, must be able to speak English and Spanish fluently. High School Diploma or GED. 1-3 years' experience in an office, clinic, or similar workplace environment.
- Preferred: 2-year associate's degree or vocational training preferred. Experience with children preferred. Familiarity with the WIC program a plus.
- Schedule: 8:00a – 4:30pm; Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday (may rotate week to week but will never exceed 5 days); change of schedule based on program needs and when Saturday clinics are open in region. There are 2 positions available in the South Region as a floater to each location.
- Training: Must complete intensive breastfeeding education training during first year of Employment. Upon successful completion of Breastfeeding Peer Counselor/Education training, WIC Advocate earns title of BFPC (Breastfeeding Peer Counselor) or BFPE (Breastfeeding Peer Educator) depending on previous breastfeeding experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and Internet. Experience with client management systems is a plus.