CEDA

Advocate

• Verify participant eligibility
• Review program consent with clients
• Enter program intake, client information, breastfeeding contacts, and referrals into IWIC
• Instruct clients on using the EBT card, shopping list, and IWIC app
• Obtain and document client anthropometric measurements using length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes, and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors
• Manage client schedules and communications via telephone, voicemail, in person, email, text, and virtual channels
• Provide translation for WIC staff and clients as a bilingual staff member
• Float frequently between Diversey, Albany Park, Howard, and Irving Park
• Complete intensive breastfeeding education training during the first year of employment
• Upon successful training completion, earn BFPC or BFPE title depending on previous breastfeeding experience

WIC Advocate