State of Idaho Employment
Location
Caldwell, ID | United States
Job description
Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting a WIC Clinical Assistant Peer Counselor to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in their Family and Clinic Services Division.
If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you consider a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making SWDH the best place to live, work, and play.
As a WIC Clinical Assistant Peer Counselor and public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will provide basic one-on-one or group breastfeeding promotion and support and provide referrals to internal and external health and community resources following the mission, vision, and values of SWDH to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants. This position requires the completion of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training program within 6 months from the date of hire.
This is a part-time position with up to 38 hours per pay period (bi-weekly).
This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.
Typical Duties:
Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.
1. Interviewing.
Typical duties: interviews clients to obtain and document detailed personal data including health and breastfeeding information; compares data with established standards and documents in record; may explain services and programs; uses information to establish need and adapt services for clients.
2. Clinic.
Typical duties: sets up a clinic for breastfeeding promotion and support and child and maternal health assessments; maintains clinic areas using aseptic techniques;
maintains a caseload of clients and contacts them at regular intervals for peer support.
3. Information dissemination.
Typical duties: describes program requirements, client rights, and obligations during the intake process; informs clients of other community health and social service resources; offers and reviews clinic literature with client based on identified lactation concerns; may explain the use of program benefits; provides health and breastfeeding information to groups and individuals using professionally prepared materials; distributes program outreach materials.
4. Clerical.
Typical duties: establishes and maintains client records; schedules and reminds clients of clinic appointments; may answers telephone and perform receptionist duties; uses computers to collect, store, and retrieve client data.
Minimum Qualifications:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume, and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.
Minimum Qualifications (MQ):
Some knowledge of:
Experience:
Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities :
Supplemental Information:
Who May Apply
Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.
How to Apply
Log in to your GovernmentJobs.com account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button in the top right-hand corner. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit.
The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.
SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5318.
NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.
To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit
If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 208.455.5318
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