Nutrition Program Specialist

Salary: $32, $60,471.00 Annually

Location : Greenville County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: /167441

Agency: SCDPH-PH Region-Upstate

Class Code: KB40

Pay Band: Band 4

Hiring Range - Min.: $34,890.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $44,907.00

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 be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or 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

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In support of our mission to enhance the quality of life for South Carolinians by advocating for public health, SCDPH is seeking a Nutrition Program Specialist.

This role is perfect for individuals passionate about nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding advocacy, and empowering families through community nutrition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition evaluations to determine participant eligibility for the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program, including thorough health history, dietary assessments, anthropometric measurements, and risk status evaluations.
  
• Design personalized WIC food packages.
  
• Document high-risk participant evaluations using SOAP Note format and provide tailored nutrition follow-ups for low-risk participants. Identify and refer high-risk participants to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
  
• Create, implement, and assess nutrition education, training, and counseling for low-risk participants. Direct low-risk participants to online nutrition education resources.
  
• Facilitate breastfeeding support and promotion for pregnant and breastfeeding participants. Screen all pregnant and breastfeeding participants and refer them to appropriate care levels. Distribute and monitor breastfeeding supplies.
  
• Educate participants about formula options and provide support regarding WIC contract and List I special formulas.
  
• Oversee WIC contract and special formulas as assigned. Refer participants on List II special formulas and metabolic formulas to the Registered Dietitian.
  
• Actively engage as a member of a multidisciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload management, and outreach efforts.
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in home economics, human ecology, dietetics, or a related field.

Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree in nutrition, food sciences, biology, public health, health education, or a related field, or an associate degree in applied science, child development, or a related field with at least two years of relevant nutrition experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting may be accepted upon HR approval. Relevant professional nutrition experience may substitute for educational requirements upon Human Resources' approval.

Must possess or be willing to acquire the specialized skills necessary for collecting screening information and anthropometric measurements.

All transcripts must be submitted as an attachment to the application or emailed to the appropriate contact, including the position number and your first and last name within three days of the closing of this job posting to be considered for an interview. Applicants indicating college credit or degrees on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

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.

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 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 Deferred Compensation Programs

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. 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

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

• 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)
• DPH Career Fair
• Other

06

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

07

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

08

Are you a current or prior employee of SC DHEC or DPH?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able to meet the requirement to lift up to 30 pounds?

• Yes
• No

12

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

13

Please explain your relevant professional work experience providing nutrition education.

Required Question

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