Job Responsibilities
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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.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum:
A bachelor’s degree in home economics, home economics education, human ecology, family and child development, dietetics, or foods and nutrition or institutional management.
Agency Additional Requirements.
Our agency will also accept a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in the following programs: Human Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, or other nutrition related degree or an associate degree in science with two (2) years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal, infant, and child population.
Additional Comments
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 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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for full time employees (FTEs) that includes:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available ( S.C. Deferred Compensation )
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
- State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
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.