Women, Infants, and Children Outreach Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61007991

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Outreach Program Coordinator for the WIC Program under the supervision of the Lead WIC Coordinator. Duties include:

• Educating and informing the public and community partners about the WIC program.
• Assisting the WIC Services On Wheels Team in developing community partnerships.
• Establishing contacts with community agencies to promote WIC services.
• Planning, conducting, and participating in WIC outreach events.
• Visiting doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals to share information about the WIC program.
• Facilitating access to WIC services by acting as a liaison between WIC and the community.
• Increasing WIC awareness and participation by working with DSS WIC Eligible Reports and other assigned reports.
• Working closely with the WIC Management Team, Area leadership, and front-line staff.
• Participating in the development and implementation of the annual WIC Outreach plan.
• Completing administrative and program tasks as assigned.
• Preparing and presenting oral and written reports on WIC outreach activities.
• Tracking program outcomes to ensure continued progress and growth of outreach events.
• Maintaining documentation to track outreach progress.
• Completing quarterly and annual outreach reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including public health emergency response.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• An associate's degree and five (5) years' experience in administrative, management, or professional experience.
• A bachelor's degree and two (2) years administrative management or professional experience.
• Advanced computer skills and office equipment knowledge.
• Able to work with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• One (1) year minimum WIC Admin experience.

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 Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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 Full Time Employees (FTE); 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.