Health WIC Certification Specialist

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Division: WIC
Opening Date: 01/12/2026

Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $19.5000 per hour

On - Site Position - Grant Funded Position

The City of Waco Seeks:
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Health WIC Certification Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in empowering families by determining eligibility for the WIC program through thorough interviews and documentation collection. Your expertise in performing basic physical status checks and providing assessments and education will directly impact the health and well-being of our community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of customer service experience in a clinical or health setting
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Successful completion of WIC State WCS training within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

• Breastfeeding experience with previous and/or current experience with WIC
• Some health science college coursework
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Successful completion of WIC State Peer training program

Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, completes the certification of WIC applicants and performs tasks involving issuing, scheduling, and maintaining participant files.
Essential Functions:

• Interviews residents and collects documentation to determine client's WIC program eligibility; performs basic physical status checks; provides nutrition assessments and education and maintains records.
• Performs tasks involving the completion of certifications, issuance of benefits, scheduling/rescheduling, follow-up appointments, file maintenance and provides general WIC information.
• Operates a City vehicle to travel to clinics, community sites, outreach locations, and partner agencies to provide direct client care for PHD clients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive
  
  Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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