Women, Infants, and Children Admin (Administrative Specialist II)-61120997

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Admin Team Lead, performs Administrative Support duties for WIC client services. Implements and adheres to agency/program policies and procedures for efficient service delivery. Provides quality customer service in a culturally competent manner. Maintains strict confidentiality and upholds all Agency privacy practices.

Maintains and manages WIC materials and reports: Follows WIC program security per policy and procedures. Assists in maintaining the non-participation report, client discharge report and others as needed. Completes daily and or monthly South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), travel and other requested information.

Completes other duties as assigned, including back-up to other program areas.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior WIC Admin Experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Clerical experience in a clerical office environment

Additional Comments

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant Employees (TG) positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holiday
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.

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S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

Retirement benefit choices *State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TG); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.