Health and Human Service Aide
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- Location
- Barbour County or Randolph County or Tucker County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $27,240 - $45,973/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Under general supervision position will serve as a Breastfeeding Counselor, provide breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding clients in individual and group settings within the eight-county region served by the WIC program. The main role will be for Barbour, Randolph, and Tucker Counties. Attend the USDA Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training to become a Peer Counselor. Maintain inventory of and distribute breastfeeding accessories to clients as needed. Participate in the planning and implementation of outreach projects and other community activities that promote breastfeeding. May also be requested to perform other duties such as Answer phone, pre-certify clients, answer questions and give general information to clients. Educate participants and caretakers on rules and regulations of the WIC Program Gather basic information for certification including height, weight and hemoglobin.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth grade level.
Special Requirements for the Division of Health:
Applicant must be certified as a Home Health Aide or must successfully pass the written competency evaluation given by the local agency prior to employment. Certification requires completion of a minimum of 75 hours of training including a minimum 16 hours of practicum. Applicant must possess a current driver's license and availability of a car for continuous use shall be a prerequisite for employment.
Note: For positions designated as Breastfeeding Counselor, WIC, positive past or present breastfeeding experience required.
Benefits
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes, I have positive past or present breastfeeding experience.
- No, I do not have positive past or present breastfeeding experience. Please do not apply.
- Yes, I understand that this posting is for a part-time permanent position.
- I consent to the above statement.
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. EastBuilding 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov