Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61008901 (Horry County)

Job ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Team Lead Competent Professional Authority (CPA), provides all clinical components of the WIC certification process and individual and group nutrition education according to WIC program standards. Provides other WIC nutrition services as assigned.Provides WIC certifications including health history, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin testing, 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 scope of practice to new mothers, issues breast pumps to WIC‐certified breastfeeding participants according to policy, and provides and follows up on breastfeeding promotion and support activities.Develops, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education for WIC participants following the facilitated learning process. Participates in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach as a member of the multidisciplinary WIC team, working with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service.Provides and documents individual nutrition follow‐up for low‐risk referrals, monitors WIC contract and special formulas as assigned, assists with maintenance and upkeep of nutrition education materials and resources, and prepares and submits required reports. Other duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science, dietetics, family and consumer sciences or another science‐related degree with emphasis on nutrition. An associate's 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 accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, family and child development, dietetics, foods and nutrition, or institutional management.Preferred QualificationsAt least one (1) year of nutrition‐related experience.Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC).Additional CommentsEEO: 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 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, 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 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.BenefitsThe South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year15 days Sick Leave per year13 Paid HolidaysHealth, dental, vision, long‐term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.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 FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.Hybrid WorkThe option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.#J-18808-Ljbffr