Nutritionist Ii - Women, Infants & Children (Wic)

Salary: $34,890.00 - $42,890.00 AnnuallyLocation : Hampton County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 169221-61008799Agency: SCDPH-PH Region-Low CountryOpening Date: 10/18/2024Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: KB40Position Number:: 61008799Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 4Hiring Range - Min.
: $34,890.00Hiring Range - Max.
: $42,890.00Opening Date: 09/18/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency 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.
(Dianetta B. Fayall, HR Assistant-Lowcountry Public Health Region, Phone: 843-953-4289, ******).Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesCareers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing ServiceUnder the direct supervision of the Nutritionist III Supervisor or the Health Dept.
Manager, perform WIC certifications, breastfeeding promotion and support, individual low risk nutrition education and health promotion, and group nutrition education.
Delivers services to clients and families in clinics, schools, hospitals or office settings.
Provides assistance and education to participants/families on contract and List I Special Formulas.
Provides technical assistance and consultation to staff as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to clients.
Assessment and Certification: Completes WIC certifications and mid-certifications including health history, nutrition assessment, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin or hematocrit testing, evaluation of risk status, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and referrals following program standards and protocols.
Provides participants with information about the WIC program and how to redeem benefits.
Schedules upcoming WIC appointments.
Performs hemoglobin controls as needed in accordance with CLIA and Agency standards.Nutrition Education: Provides participant centered nutrition education, counseling, and follow-up for participants.
Develops mutual nutrition and physical activity goals with client during certification and mid-certification.
Refers clients to web-based nutrition education.
Plans, conducts, and evaluates group nutrition education classes using the facilitated learning process.
Documents nutrition education contacts.Food Packages, Special Formulas, and Reports: Prescribes, updates, and explain food packages.
Tailors formula package for partially breastfeeding infants.
Documents changes to the WIC food package in SCWIC.
Issues benefits during certification, mid-certification, nutrition education encounters and as needed from SCWIC reports.
Approves List I Formulas.
Provides assistance to families with infants on contract and List I formulas including education, dispensing, and monitoring as assigned.
Refers participants on List II and metabolic formulas to the registered dietitian according to WIC guidelines.
Pulls and completes reports in SCWIC.
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support: Provides breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Screens and refer pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants to the breastfeeding staff according to the Referral Guidelines.
Issues and monitors breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies.Outreach: Provides consultation and technical assistance to other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team and community in areas related to normal nutrition, including health promotion and disease prevention.
Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach.
Works with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service.Professional Development and Training: Updates professional skills and knowledge to assure delivery of quality nutrition services.
Participates in continuing education opportunities.
Completes and maintain certification(s) required for the position.
Participates in continuing education, WIC trainings, region in-service programs, and agency required trainings to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
Completes and maintain Certified Lactation Consultant credentials if required for the job duties.
Prepares and submits reports and documents as required.
Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in nutrition or food sciences, biology, public health, health education or promotion, family and child development, dietetics, or approved related degree.
Associate degree in science with two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting will be accepted upon HR approval.
Relevant nutrition experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Agency Additional Requirements: 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.Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal, infant, and child population.
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.
Has the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of socioeconomic, racial, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
This position requires practical knowledge of the principles of adult learning.
Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of public.
Must have good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and committed to providing excellent customer service.The employee must have a valid SC Driver's License and be willing to use their personal car to travel to clinic sites in the region.
The standard work week is 37.5 hours and may require some flexibility to meet the needs of clients and staff health clinics, including evening and weekends.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
The employee must participate in preparation and response to emergencies/disasters as required by the supervisor, region public health director and/or agency director.Additional CommentsImmunization: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
College Transcripts: 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.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 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.SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency.
We are committed to a diverse workforce.
SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.
The application and not an attached resume will be 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 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.
I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Yes No 04 How did you hear about this position?
State NeoGov website (jobs.sc.gov)LinkedIn, Twitter, FacebookEmployee Referral/Agency RecruiterCollege Job BoardJob FairExternal Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)Other 05 Do you have a bachelor's degree in nutrition or food sciences, biology, public health, health education or promotion, family and child development, dietetics, or approved related degree.
Associate degree in science with two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting will be accepted upon HR approval.
Relevant nutrition experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
Yes No 06 You may be required to work evenings (after 5:00pm) or early hours (before 8:30am) and/or Saturday clinics.
Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No 07 Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?
Yes No 08 Work may require travel to other sites within the region.
Periodic overnight travel may be required.
Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No 09 DPH 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 10 This position involves work with Protected Health Information (PHI) and requires the employee to maintain up to date HIPAA training certifications at all times.
Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No 11 Daily interaction with nursing staff, social work, and administrative staff is required.
Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Yes No 12 Are you a current employee of SC DPH or prior employee of SC DHEC?
Yes No 13 If you are a current DPH employee, what agency are you currently in/or list the area in which you work?
14 Please explain experience you have with Nutrition or providing Nutrition Education.
15 What is your highest level of Education:- High School Diploma- Some College- Associate's Degree- Bachelor's Degree- Master's Degree or higher 16 How many years of related Nutrition Experience do you have?- No related experience- Less than one year- 2 years or more- 3 years or more- 5 years or more- 10 years or more Required Question