Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61008901 (Horry County)
State of South Carolina
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Nutritionist-61041879
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Pee Dee
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$52,800 - $71,300
per year
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a nutritionist in a public health program for women, infants, and children in South Carolina, where you'll assess nutritional needs, provide counseling and education, and support breastfeeding initiatives.
You'll also supervise staff and handle program documentation to ensure quality services.
It's a great fit for someone with a background in nutrition who enjoys community health work and helping families improve their diets.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, family and consumer sciences, health education, or a related field with emphasis on nutrition
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the American Dietetics Association (now Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
- Valid license from the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics (for some positions)
- Experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting
- Ability to assess nutritional status using anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, dietary recalls, and social data
- Skills in providing therapeutic nutrition plans, counseling, and breastfeeding support
- Proficiency in program documentation, supervision, and quality assurance processes
Full Job Description
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Under supervision of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Service Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the nutrition services at the Health Department in the Pee Dee Area. Provides normal and therapeutic nutrition services for WIC Program. Assist with WIC program quality assurance reviews for nutrition services. The Pee Dee WIC Program Manager provides professional guidance.
Nutrition Care: Assesses the nutritional status of patients by performing and/or evaluating anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests clinical assessment, dietary recall, and economic and social data. Provides initial care plan from assessment (clinical or home visit). Implements and evaluates therapeutic nutrition treatment plans to guide and modify the behavior of patients. Conducts WIC nutrition education classes and certification. Provides Level I and Level II counseling and support within their scope of practice to new mothers. Promotes and supports breastfeeding to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Issues breast pumps to WIC-certified breastfeeding participants according to policy. Assists with quality assurance processes for WIC program nutrition services. i.e. WIC certifications. nutrition education. and special formulas.
Provides supervision to nutritional staff on the site. Ensures Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), South Carolina Employee Information System (SCEIS), travel. and other documentation is submitted according to policy and deadlines. Completes Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) according to policy and deadlines.
Completes required reports. Chart documentation in the WIC Management Information System
(MIS) system per program/region.
Professional Development and Training: Update professional skills and knowledge to ensure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participates in continuing education opportunities to ensure utilization of evidence-based practice. Complete and maintain advanced certification(s) required for the position.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, family and consumer sciences, health education or related degree with emphasis on nutrition.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Some positions require registration or eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association.
A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor’s degree in any field and registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.
Some positions require registration with the American Dietetics Association and a valid license from the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics.
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.
Qualifications
One (1) year of nutrition supervisory experience. Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).
Additional Information
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 (TGE) positions that includes:
- 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. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TGE); 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.
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