Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61007514 (Berkeley County)
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionist Team Leader- 61120995 (Beaufort County)
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Low Country
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$52,800 - $71,300
per year
Type
Temporary
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April 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of nutritionists in a public health program that helps women, infants, and children with nutritional needs, including assessing diets, providing counseling, and running education classes.
A good fit would be someone with a background in nutrition or public health who enjoys supervising staff, working directly with families, and ensuring high-quality services in a community setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, family and consumer sciences, health education, or a related field with emphasis on nutrition
- Experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting
- One year of supervisory experience in WIC nutrition
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license and willingness to travel using personal vehicle
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Flexibility for 37.5-hour work week, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Commitment to completing required reports, performance management, and continuing education
Full Job Description
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Under supervision of the WIC Clinic Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the nutrition services at the Health Department. Provides normal and therapeutic nutrition services for WIC Program. Assist with WIC program quality assurance reviews for nutrition services.
Determines 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 and pregnant 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 site. Ensures Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), South Carolina Employee Information System (SCEIS), travel, and other documentation is submitted according to policy and by the required deadlines. Completes Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) according to policy and necessary timeline. Completes required reports, charts documentation in the Women, Infants, and Children Management Information System (WIC MIS) per program/region. Updates 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. Performs related duties as assigned.
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:
A bachelor’s degree in community nutrition along with experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting, or a bachelor’s degree in any field and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must have a valid South Carolina (SC) driver's license and be willing to use their personal car to travel to clinic sites in the region.
The standard work week is 37.5 hours and may require some flexibility to meet the needs of clients and staff health clinics, including evening and weekends.
Qualifications
WIC Nutrition experience. One (1) year of WIC nutrition supervisory experience.
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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