Women, Infants, and Children (Assistant Nutritionist)-61136831

Job Responsibilities

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity, the incumbent provides all clinical components of the WIC certification process and individual and group nutrition education according to WIC program standards. Other WIC nutrition services are provided as assigned.

• Provides WIC certifications including health history, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin, evaluation of risk status, nutrition and health counseling, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and high risk referrals following program standards and protocols.
• Provides Level 1 and Level 2 breastfeeding counseling and support within their scope of practice to new mothers.
• Issues breast pumps to WIC certified breastfeeding participants according to policy.
• Develops, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education for WIC participants following the facilitated learning process.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring and outreach; works with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service.
• Provides and documents individual nutrition follow-up for low-risk referrals.
• Maintains and upholds nutrition education materials and resources.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion and support activities as instructed.
• Issues and monitors breastfeeding supplies as requested.
• Prepares and submits required reports and other duties as assigned.
• Participates in disaster preparedness and response as outlined by the DPH regional/county plan, during hazardous weather, or declaration of emergency.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• State Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, food science, dietetics, family and consumer sciences or other science related degree with emphasis on nutrition. An associate degree in science with relevant nutrition experience in a clinical or public health setting may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
• Agency Additional Requirements: 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

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.

Benefits

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

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program

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

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

Hybrid Work

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