Women, Infants, and Children Administrative Specialist II-61120997
State of South Carolina
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Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Assistant Nutritionist - 61120903
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Pee Dee
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$45,900 - $62,000
per year
Type
Temporary
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March 30, 2026
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 WIC program by assessing health needs, providing nutrition advice, and supporting breastfeeding for women, infants, and children in South Carolina.
You'll conduct certifications, run group education sessions, and attend community events, sometimes on evenings or weekends.
It's a great fit for someone with a background in nutrition who enjoys public health work and direct interaction with diverse families.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science, family and consumer sciences, or related field (associate degree with relevant experience may substitute)
- One year of nutrition-related experience
- Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) certification
- Ability to provide individual and group nutrition education and counseling
- Skills in health assessments including anthropometrics, hemoglobin screening, and immunization checks
- Experience or willingness to work evenings, weekends, and community outreach events
- Availability for disaster response as an essential employee
Full Job Description
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Under the supervision of the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Lead Administrative Coordinator, provides all clinical components of the WIC certification process and individual and group nutrition education according to WIC program standards. Attends community events providing nutrition education and also works on the Services on Wheels van providing certifications. Provides other WIC nutrition services as assigned.
Provides WIC certifications including health history, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin, evaluation of risk status, nutrition and health counseling, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and high-risk referrals following program standards and protocols. Provides Level One (1) and Level Two (2) breastfeeding counseling and support within their scope of practice to new mothers. Issues breast pumps to WIC certified breastfeeding participants according to policy. Develops, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education for WIC participants following the facilitated learning process. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring and outreach; works with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service.
Provides and documents individual nutrition follow-up for low-risk referrals. Monitors WIC contract and special formulas as assigned. Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of nutrition education materials and resources. Provides breastfeeding promotion and support activities as instructed. Issues and monitors breastfeeding supplies as requested. Prepares and submits required reports and other duties as assigned. This position will be responsible for attending community events which could be in the evenings and/or weekend. Other duties as assigned.
Participates in disaster preparedness and response as outlined by the DPH regional/county plan, during hazardous weather, or declaration of emergency. During such times, employee is designated as an essential employee and is subject to duty/call on a 24-hour basis.
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's degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, family and child development, dietetics, or foods and nutrition or institutional management.
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 related experience. Certified Lactation Consultant (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.
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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