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Office Assistant 1 - HD42-Randolph-Elkins Health Department - Upshur Co.

State of West Virginia

HD42-Randolph-Elkins Health Department

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$25,912 - $43,516

per year

Closes

April 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an office assistant in a West Virginia health department, focusing on supporting the WIC program by helping families with eligibility checks, data entry, client education, and basic health measurements like height and weight.

It involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, and some outreach work, including occasional travel to another county.

A good fit would be someone organized, friendly, and comfortable working with the public, especially families with young children, who has basic computer skills and a high school diploma.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent
  • Strong customer service skills for answering phones and assisting clients
  • Proficiency in computer data entry and using web-based systems like Crossroads
  • Ability to determine income eligibility and gather basic health information (height, weight, hemoglobin)
  • Knowledge or ability to learn WIC program rules and educate participants
  • Reliable transportation for commuting to another county one day per week
  • Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and form assistance

Full Job Description

1 VACANCY - UPSHUR COUNTY

Answers telephone; pre-certifies clients, routes calls, answers general information questions

Uses a computer to enter information on clients, issue and update EBT cards.

Assists clients in filling out surveys, participant agreement and voter application forms

Educates participants and caretakers on rules and regulations of the WIC Program

Records information in Crossroads web based computer system and makes sure information is accurate

Gathers basic information for certification including height, weight, and hemoglobin

Reports needs and problems of families to nutritionist or supervisor for further action

Determines income eligibility for the WIC Program and schedules appointments

Sends appointment and follow-up letters to participants and issues identification folders; assists with nutrition classes and activities

Assists with outreach efforts for the agency

Commutes to another county one day a week with staff members from Upshur County Office

Other duties as assigned


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Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***


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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/23/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5277343