Women, Infants, and Children Administrative Specialist II-61120997
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants and Children Outreach Coordinator / Services on Wheels Manager - 61136841
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Low Country
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$45,300 - $61,100
per year
Type
Closes
March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves promoting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program by educating communities, building partnerships with local groups, and managing a mobile outreach team to increase participation among eligible families.
The role includes supervising staff, organizing events and presentations, and handling administrative tasks like scheduling and reports.
It's a good fit for someone organized and outgoing with experience in community work or program coordination, especially in health or social services.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of administrative, management, or professional experience; or associate's degree and 5 years; or high school diploma and 6 years
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of office equipment
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Experience in outreach, community partnerships, or program promotion (WIC experience preferred but not required)
- Supervisory skills for managing a small team of 2 staff members
- Strong communication skills for presentations and public education
Full Job Description
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Under the direct supervision of Lead WIC Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) serves the Outreach Program Coordinator for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Performs multiple types of administrative and outreach duties which include educating and informing the public and community partners about the WIC program in order to bring WIC awareness and increase participation numbers. To supervise the WIC Services on Wheels (SoW) Team as they develop community partnerships.
Provides oversight and direction for WIC SoW including maintaining Memorandums of Agreement (MOA's), scheduling, utilization and quality improvement functions. Assists with the developing community offsite WIC services including hospitals, Head Starts and other approved community locations. Functions as the lead contact between the WIC Program and WIC Mobile Unit offsite locations. Supervises two WIC SoW staff members. Establishes contacts with community agencies to create partnerships in order to inform the public about WIC services.
Participates in WIC outreach event, conducts WIC Program presentations, completes in-person visits to potential community partners. Increases WIC awareness and participation by working Department of Social Services (DSS) WIC Eligible Report and other assigned reports. Works closely with other members of the WIC Management Team, Area leadership and frontline staff. Serves as an active participant in developing and implementing of the annual WIC Outreach plan. Completes Administrative and program tasks to include clinic coverage as assigned by the Lead WIC Coordinator and/or Program Manager. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and two (2) years administrative management or professional experience; an associate's degree and five (5) years of experience in administrative, management or professional experience; or a high school diploma and six (6) years of administrative, management or professional experience.
Must have advanced computer skills and office equipment knowledge. Must be able to work with limited supervision.
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.
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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