WIC Outreach/Retention Specialist

Job Description: • Develop, implement, and monitor outreach efforts as per AZ WIC policy and procedures. • Establish and develop relationships with local businesses, apartment complexes, churches, resource centers, service clubs, nonprofits, etc. in the assigned communities. • Attend community events, classes and presentations as needed to engage with the target population to build trust and encourage engagement. • Prepare and/or reproduce reports, forms, correspondence, and other material as generated by leadership. • Collaborate and work in partnership internally with Adelante Marketing team. • Document outreach and retention activities on a timely manner, uses data to help with internal process. • Explain the WIC program, the eligible population, income qualifications, and services provided such as referrals to Adelante Healthcare, nutrition education, community resources, nutritious foods, and breastfeeding. Requirements: • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred • High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution • Strong familiarity with the Valley • Knowledge and experience in working with people of various cultures and social status • Exceptional interpersonal skills • A love for interacting with people • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task • Ability to work some evenings and weekends • Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations) • Valid AZ driver’s license and current insurance • Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off • Flexible working hours • Professional development opportunities Apply tot his job