Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61113527 (Colleton County)
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants, and Children Administrative Specialist II-61120997
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Low Country
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$33,532 - $39,900
per year
Type
Closes
March 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing administrative support for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at a health department, including helping families check eligibility, process paperwork, issue benefits cards, and schedule appointments while ensuring privacy and good customer service.
It's a good fit for someone with strong organizational skills, a friendly demeanor, and experience in office work or customer-facing roles who wants to help support community health needs.
The role requires working under supervision and handling sensitive information with care.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (related clerical experience may substitute)
- Ability to perform administrative duties in a culturally competent manner
- Skills in interviewing applicants to determine WIC eligibility based on identification, residency, and financial criteria
- Proficiency in data entry and updating client profiles in the SCWIC system
- Experience with customer service, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and educating clients on program policies
- Knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and adhering to agency privacy practices
- Capability to manage reports, materials, and complete systems like SCEIS and PCAS
Full Job Description
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This position is headquartered at the Mt. Pleasant Health Department.
Under direct supervision of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Admin Team Lead, performs Administrative Support duties for WIC client services. Implements and adheres to agency/program policies and procedures for efficient service delivery. Provides quality customer service in a culturally competent manner. Maintains strict confidentiality and upholds all Agency privacy practices.
Performs all administrative duties in a culturally competent manner:
*Meets, interviews and determines if applicants meet the identification, residency and financial requirements for eligibility with the WIC program.
*Processes information, updates client profile, assists with registering to vote, referral as appropriate, completes WIC record, completes data collection and entry into the South Carolina Women, Infants and Children (SCWIC) system.
*Validates and issues electronic WIC card and Farmer's Market checks.
*Answers telephone, schedules appointments in SCWIC, sends reminder letter or makes reminder phone calls, as needed.
*Informs and educates clients on program policies, procedures, use of SCWIC card and WIC food guide.
Manages and maintains WIC materials and reports:
*Follows WIC program security per policy and procedures.
*Assists in maintaining the non-participation report, client discharge report and others as needed.
*Completes daily and or monthly South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), travel and other requested information.
Completes other duties as assigned, including back-up to other program areas.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: 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.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
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 (TG) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holiday
- 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 (TG); 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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