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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 61007064/159721
Agency: DHEC-PH-Region-Upstate
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KB40
Position Number:: 61007064/159721
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $34,890.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $44,907.00
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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.
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
In support of our mission to improve the quality of life for South Carolinians by promoting the health of the public, SCDHEC of Greenwood is hiring a WIC Nutrition Educator to provide WIC services to Greenwood, Abbeville, and McCormick Counties.
This position is ideal for those who enjoy nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, and empowering families through community nutrition.
Duties:
• Conducts individualized nutrition assessments to evaluate participant eligibility for certification on the Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Program, including obtaining thorough health history, dietary recall, anthropometrics and biochemical data, evaluation of risk status, and referral screening. Prescribes tailored WIC food packages. Completes documentation for high-risk participants utilizing SOAP Note format. Provides and documents individualized nutrition follow up for low-risk participants.
• Develops, delivers, and evaluates nutrition education, training, and counseling to low-risk participants. Refers low risk participants to web-based nutrition education.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding participants. Screens all pregnant and breastfeeding participants and refers to the appropriate level of care. Issues and monitors breastfeeding supplies.
• Provides formula education and support to participants on WIC contract and List I special formulas. Monitors WIC contract and special formulas as assigned. Refers all participants on List II special formulas and metabolic formulas to the Registered Dietitian.
• Active participation as a member of a multidisciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in nutrition or food sciences, biology, dietetics, public health, health education or promotion, family and child development, dietetics, physical education, or early childhood education, or a related degree.
• Or an associate degree in applied science, child development, dietetics, culinary arts, or a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting will be accepted upon HR approval.
Relevant professional nutrition experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting will be considered in lieu of the educational requirements upon Human Resources' approval.
• Must have or be willing to be trained in the specialized technical skills required to collect screening information and anthropometric measurements.
• Able to provide nutrition education, health promotion, and disease prevention education to clients.
• This position requires practical knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a current driver's license and position may require use of personal vehicle or state vehicle. May be required to travel to other sites. Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds and able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Some bending, reaching, stooping, and pulling. May be required to work late (after 5pm) or early hour (before 8:30am) and/or weekend clinics. All employees in accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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.
All transcript(s) must be submitted as an attachment to the application or emailed to UpstateHR@dhec.sc.gov, including the position number 61007064 and your first and last name within 3 days of the closing of this job posting to be considered for an interview.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal, infant, and child population.
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. 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.
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 Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
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.
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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.
02
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.
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Are you a current or prior DHEC employee?
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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?
05
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?
06
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.
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On occasion, this position may require travel and may require the use of your personal vehicle if a state vehicle is not available, for which mileage reimbursement will be provided. Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?
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Which of the following best describes your level of education and related experience?
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Please explain your relevant professional work experience providing nutrition education.
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Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?
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This position requires lifting of thirty(30) lbs or more. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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This position requires extended periods of standing and/or walking. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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How did you hear about this position?
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Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 61007064/159721
Agency: DHEC-PH-Region-Upstate
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: KB40
Position Number:: 61007064/159721
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $34,890.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $44,907.00
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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.
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
In support of our mission to improve the quality of life for South Carolinians by promoting the health of the public, SCDHEC of Greenwood is hiring a WIC Nutrition Educator to provide WIC services to Greenwood, Abbeville, and McCormick Counties.
This position is ideal for those who enjoy nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, and empowering families through community nutrition.
Duties:
• Conducts individualized nutrition assessments to evaluate participant eligibility for certification on the Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Program, including obtaining thorough health history, dietary recall, anthropometrics and biochemical data, evaluation of risk status, and referral screening. Prescribes tailored WIC food packages. Completes documentation for high-risk participants utilizing SOAP Note format. Provides and documents individualized nutrition follow up for low-risk participants.
• Develops, delivers, and evaluates nutrition education, training, and counseling to low-risk participants. Refers low risk participants to web-based nutrition education.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding participants. Screens all pregnant and breastfeeding participants and refers to the appropriate level of care. Issues and monitors breastfeeding supplies.
• Provides formula education and support to participants on WIC contract and List I special formulas. Monitors WIC contract and special formulas as assigned. Refers all participants on List II special formulas and metabolic formulas to the Registered Dietitian.
• Active participation as a member of a multidisciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
• A bachelor's degree in nutrition or food sciences, biology, dietetics, public health, health education or promotion, family and child development, dietetics, physical education, or early childhood education, or a related degree.
• Or an associate degree in applied science, child development, dietetics, culinary arts, or a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting will be accepted upon HR approval.
Relevant professional nutrition experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting will be considered in lieu of the educational requirements upon Human Resources' approval.
• Must have or be willing to be trained in the specialized technical skills required to collect screening information and anthropometric measurements.
• Able to provide nutrition education, health promotion, and disease prevention education to clients.
• This position requires practical knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
Other Requirements:
Must possess a current driver's license and position may require use of personal vehicle or state vehicle. May be required to travel to other sites. Must be able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds and able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Some bending, reaching, stooping, and pulling. May be required to work late (after 5pm) or early hour (before 8:30am) and/or weekend clinics. All employees in accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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.
All transcript(s) must be submitted as an attachment to the application or emailed to UpstateHR@dhec.sc.gov, including the position number 61007064 and your first and last name within 3 days of the closing of this job posting to be considered for an interview.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal, infant, and child population.
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. 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.
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 Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
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
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
02
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
03
Are you a current or prior DHEC employee?
- Yes
- No
04
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
05
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
06
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
07
On occasion, this position may require travel and may require the use of your personal vehicle if a state vehicle is not available, for which mileage reimbursement will be provided. Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
08
Which of the following best describes your level of education and related experience?
- A bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition or food sciences, biology, physical education, dietetics, public health, health education or promotion, family and child development, early childhood education, or a related field with or without related experience
- A bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field with at least 2 years of relevant nutritional experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting
- An associate degree in applied science, child development, culinary arts, or a related field with at least two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting
- None of the above
09
Please explain your relevant professional work experience providing nutrition education.
10
Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?
- Yes
- No
11
This position requires lifting of thirty(30) lbs or more. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
12
This position requires extended periods of standing and/or walking. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
13
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
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