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Job Duties:
This position is ideal for those who enjoy nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion, and empowering families through community nutrition. This hourly position will have flexible hours between Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, hourly position (15- 29 hours per week).
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
All transcript(s) must be submitted as an attachment to the application or emailed to UpstateHR@dhec.sc.gov, including the position number 159366 and your first and last name within three (3) days of the closing of this job posting to be considered for an interview.
Additional 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.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal, infant, and child population.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.
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.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary hourly positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
State Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Programs
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
