Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionist Team Leader- 61120995 (Beaufort County)
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61007514 (Berkeley County)
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Low Country
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$45,900 - $62,000
per year
Type
Temporary
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping families through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program by assessing nutritional needs, providing education on healthy eating and breastfeeding, and managing food benefits in settings like clinics or schools.
A good fit would be someone with a background in nutrition or health who enjoys working directly with diverse families, especially pregnant women and young children, and is comfortable with hands-on tasks like health screenings and group classes.
It's ideal for those passionate about community health and supporting low-risk nutritional guidance.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
- Knowledge of WIC program standards, protocols, and SCWIC system
- Experience in nutrition assessment, education, and counseling
- Skills in anthropometrics, hemoglobin/hematocrit testing, and immunization screening
- Ability to provide breastfeeding promotion, support, and lactation consultation
- Proficiency in documenting services, issuing benefits, and preparing reports
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and required certifications, such as Certified Lactation Consultant
Full Job Description
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Under the direct supervision of the Nutritionist III Supervisor or the Site Supervisor, perform Women, Infant, Children (WIC) certification, breastfeeding promotion and support, individual low risk nutrition education and health promotion, and group nutrition education. Deliver services to clients and families in clinics, schools, hospitals or office settings. Provide assistance and education to participants/families on contract and List I Special Formulas. Provide technical assistance and consultation to staff as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to clients.
Complete WIC certifications and mid-certifications including health history, nutrition assessment, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin or hematocrit testing, evaluation of risk status, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and referrals following program standards and protocols. Provide participants with information about the WIC program and how to redeem benefits. Schedule upcoming WIC appointments. Perform hemoglobin controls as needed in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and Agency standards. Provide participant centered nutrition education, counseling, and follow-up for participants. Develop mutual nutrition and physical activity goals with client during certification and mid-certification. Refer clients to web-based nutrition education. Plan, conduct, and evaluate group nutrition education classes using the facilitated learning process. Document nutrition education contacts.
Prescribe, update, and explain food packages. Tailor formula package for partially breastfeeding infants. Document changes to the WIC food package in South Carolina Women, Infants and Children (SCWIC). Issue benefits during certification, mid-certification, nutrition education encounters and as needed from SCWIC reports. Approve List I Formulas. Provide assistance to families with infants on contract and List I formulas including education, dispensing, and monitoring as assigned. Refer participants on List II and metabolic formulas to the registered dietitian according to WIC guidelines. Pull and complete reports in SCWIC. Provide breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Screen and refer pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants to the breastfeeding staff according to the Referral Guidelines. Issue and monitor breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team and community in areas related to normal nutrition, including health promotion and disease prevention. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach. Work with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service. Update professional skills and knowledge to assure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participate in continuing education opportunities. Complete and maintain certification(s) required for the position. Participate in continuing education, WIC trainings, region in-service programs, and agency required trainings to enhance job-related knowledge and skills. Complete and maintain Certified Lactation Consultant credential if required for the job duties. Prepares and submits reports and documents as required.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A 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:
A bachelor of science or bachelor of arts degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, family and consumer sciences, home economics, health promotion, food science, dietetics, other science related degree.
An associate degree in science with two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting will be accepted upon Human Resources (HR) approval.
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
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant 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 FTE employees; 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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