Bilingual Public Health Specialist II - WIC Program

Nassau County - Bilingual Public Health Specialist II (WIC Program)

As Nassau County - Public Health Specialist II (WIC Program), you are responsible for working with the Nassau County Health Department to provide specialized professional services related to public health and designated focus areas. This position will support Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) activities in Nassau County, NY.

Position Specific Responsibilities

The Public Health Specialist assigned to the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) program will assist in program implementation by providing support to the professional staff as directed. This program directly serves pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five who are experiencing financial and nutritional risk.

The skills required for this position include the ability to work with clients to determine program eligibility and needs, address access and communications, provide program support and participate in quality assurance activities. This position is intended to execute direct tasks independently as well as coordinate the tasks with other team members. The Specialist will also be familiar with how to access other Department and community MCH resources and various social service and mental health supports.

This position is located at the Nassau County Health Department WIC office in Hempstead. An onsite presence is always required. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking individual is required.

The role of the Public Health Specialist II (WIC Program) may include:

• Program Support – 60%
  • Assist in the daily operations of a public health program providing therapeutic and nutritional services to families
  • Providing support for information and referral requests, maintaining child records, processing service documents, completing entries in the electronic systems, preparing required documentation for families, receipt, processing, and evaluation of completion of required documentation for newly referred families
• Quality Assurance/Data Support – 20%
  • Monitor data entry and review/support systems essential to the local health department programs
  • Develop data analysis capabilities
  • Participate in QA reporting processes as required by program guidelines and prepare reports as directed
• Communications Support – 20%
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and a solid understanding of public health delivery systems
  • Provide clear and accurate program information and referral, both verbal and written to the public 
  • Participate in community outreach events
  • Develop/edit informational content as indicated 

Qualifications: This position is intended to execute complex tasks independently as well as coordinate the tasks of other team members.

Minimum Qualifications for This Position

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking individuals required.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least one year of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, or community-based organization, or institutional setting.
• Experience working in a health system and an understanding of public health delivery systems. This includes but is not limited to hospitals, health care providers, health regulatory organizations, community resources, or social services. 
• Ability to prepare reports including quantitative and qualitive data.
• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. 
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with computer programs including data entry into electronic tracking systems and running summary reports. 

Preferred Qualifications for This Position

• Experience in working in public health, nutrition programs and/or with at risk or underserved families a plus.

Benefits (Through SSO)

SSO offers a competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term growth, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Additional employee perks