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Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 157197/00000000
Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Pee Dee
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA33
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $14.06
Hiring Range - Max.: $14.06
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Provides information, encouragement, and support to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers within their scope of practice to participants receiving WIC services. These contacts may be conducted by telephone, in-home visits, correspondence, and/or occur at other assigned facilities.
Provides information through individual and group contacts. Counsel using techniques that elicit and address clients concerns and needs.
Provides routine breastfeeding follow-up and support for breastfeeding mothers via telephone calls and text messages, breastfeeding class, and/or clinic visits, hospital visits, and when indicated, home visits under supervision.
Refers identified high-risk mother and babies to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and other appropriate health and medical professionals.
Participates in providing breastfeeding educational in-services for staff and community groups.
Distributes appropriate educational and correspondence materials as needed.
Conducts and helps facilitate the following classes: How to Breastfeed, Circle of Friends, and Prenatal Class (assists with site CPA).
Educate new mothers in the hospital on breastfeeding and other WIC services.
Assists with patient instruction, issuance, documentation, and maintenance of electric pumps and other devices.
Participates in continuing education, workshops, and in-services to update breastfeeding promotion and lactation management skills.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A mother who has successfully breastfed at least one (1) child, who is easily accessible and willing to be trained to provide individual or group breastfeeding counseling and support to women participating in WIC, using protocols established by the SC WIC program. Displays high enthusiasm for promoting and supporting breastfeeding. High school diploma. Experience as a WIC participant.
DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
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.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift 30 pounds, if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Additional Comments
EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
EDUCATION:
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control's (Division/Bureau). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?
02
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
03
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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
04
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 ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
05
How did you hear about this position?
06
DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
07
Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?
08
Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?
09
Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?
10
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?
11
This position is typically funded by a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant which defines a peer counselor as having "previous experience with breastfeeding, having breasted at least one (1) baby. Do you meet this qualification?
12
Do you have a high school diploma?
13
Do you have WIC experience?
14
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
Required Question
Location : Florence County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 157197/00000000
Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Pee Dee
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 3/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA33
Position Number:: 00000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $14.06
Hiring Range - Max.: $14.06
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Provides information, encouragement, and support to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers within their scope of practice to participants receiving WIC services. These contacts may be conducted by telephone, in-home visits, correspondence, and/or occur at other assigned facilities.
Provides information through individual and group contacts. Counsel using techniques that elicit and address clients concerns and needs.
Provides routine breastfeeding follow-up and support for breastfeeding mothers via telephone calls and text messages, breastfeeding class, and/or clinic visits, hospital visits, and when indicated, home visits under supervision.
Refers identified high-risk mother and babies to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and other appropriate health and medical professionals.
Participates in providing breastfeeding educational in-services for staff and community groups.
Distributes appropriate educational and correspondence materials as needed.
Conducts and helps facilitate the following classes: How to Breastfeed, Circle of Friends, and Prenatal Class (assists with site CPA).
Educate new mothers in the hospital on breastfeeding and other WIC services.
Assists with patient instruction, issuance, documentation, and maintenance of electric pumps and other devices.
Participates in continuing education, workshops, and in-services to update breastfeeding promotion and lactation management skills.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: A mother who has successfully breastfed at least one (1) child, who is easily accessible and willing to be trained to provide individual or group breastfeeding counseling and support to women participating in WIC, using protocols established by the SC WIC program. Displays high enthusiasm for promoting and supporting breastfeeding. High school diploma. Experience as a WIC participant.
DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
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.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift 30 pounds, if required.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Additional Comments
EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
EDUCATION:
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control's (Division/Bureau). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?
- Yes
- No
02
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
03
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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
04
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 ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
05
How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov Website
- LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- DHEC Career Fair
- Other
06
DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?
- Yes
- No
10
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?
- Yes
- No
11
This position is typically funded by a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant which defines a peer counselor as having "previous experience with breastfeeding, having breasted at least one (1) baby. Do you meet this qualification?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you have a high school diploma?
- Yes
- No
13
Do you have WIC experience?
- Yes
- No
14
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
