WIC Outreach Specialist
San Ysidro Health, Imperial Beach, CA, United States
Position Summary
The WIC Outreach Specialist is responsible for the outreach and local vendor support activities of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. * This is a temporary position targeted to end around September 2026* Essential Functions of the Job
WIC Support Services: 70%
Target, attend and document community outreach activities Regularly, promote WIC services and other communications on social media Network with community agencies, i.e. hospitals, department of social services, etc. and provide updates and resources to WIC employees Conduct various outreach activities including surveys using the CDPH WIC assigned messenger platform Target outreach activities to current and former WIC participants who have missed their appointment Target outreach to WIC eligible SYHealth patients Demonstrate openness to organizational changes Local Vendor Support 20%
Conduct and report quarterly technical assistance (TA) visits of existing WIC authorized vendors Conduct onsite preauthorization visits (OPV) of vendors applying to become WIC authorized Participate in assignments that require vendor interaction, such as promoting participation in vendor surveys or conducting shelf price surveys Ensure State and Federal compliance of WIC vendors by visiting them on a regular basis, providing updated program information Client Services: 10%
Participate in the certification process of WIC clients and other direct service as needed Respond to vendor related complaints; notify the appropriate personnel (State/WIC management) of any suspected fraud or abuse from vendors and WIC shoppers Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements
Experience Required
Ability to work with and understand populations of diverse backgrounds Education Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certifications and Licenses Required
Valid California driver’s license & vehicle insurance Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job
Must have excellent English speaking and writing skills Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job
Proficient in MS Office Good organizational skills and time management Good attention to detail Equipment Used
General office Equipment to include Personal Computer, Phones, Fax, etc. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Travel to local WIC vendors, WIC sites, and meetings as necessary Prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, may require the ability to move up to 20 lbs. with proper equipment Schedule will require some Saturdays and evenings Universal Requirements
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us
San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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The WIC Outreach Specialist is responsible for the outreach and local vendor support activities of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. * This is a temporary position targeted to end around September 2026* Essential Functions of the Job
WIC Support Services: 70%
Target, attend and document community outreach activities Regularly, promote WIC services and other communications on social media Network with community agencies, i.e. hospitals, department of social services, etc. and provide updates and resources to WIC employees Conduct various outreach activities including surveys using the CDPH WIC assigned messenger platform Target outreach activities to current and former WIC participants who have missed their appointment Target outreach to WIC eligible SYHealth patients Demonstrate openness to organizational changes Local Vendor Support 20%
Conduct and report quarterly technical assistance (TA) visits of existing WIC authorized vendors Conduct onsite preauthorization visits (OPV) of vendors applying to become WIC authorized Participate in assignments that require vendor interaction, such as promoting participation in vendor surveys or conducting shelf price surveys Ensure State and Federal compliance of WIC vendors by visiting them on a regular basis, providing updated program information Client Services: 10%
Participate in the certification process of WIC clients and other direct service as needed Respond to vendor related complaints; notify the appropriate personnel (State/WIC management) of any suspected fraud or abuse from vendors and WIC shoppers Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed Performs other duties as assigned Job Requirements
Experience Required
Ability to work with and understand populations of diverse backgrounds Education Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Certifications and Licenses Required
Valid California driver’s license & vehicle insurance Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job
Must have excellent English speaking and writing skills Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job
Proficient in MS Office Good organizational skills and time management Good attention to detail Equipment Used
General office Equipment to include Personal Computer, Phones, Fax, etc. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Travel to local WIC vendors, WIC sites, and meetings as necessary Prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, may require the ability to move up to 20 lbs. with proper equipment Schedule will require some Saturdays and evenings Universal Requirements
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment. About Us
San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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