Assistant Nutritionist-
Job Location:
Lancaster County, SC - USA
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Job Summary
- Job Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor and Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program Manager performs WIC certification breastfeeding promotion and support individual low risk nutrition education and health promotion and group nutrition education. Deliver services to clients and families in clinics schools hospitals or office settings. Provides quality customer service and maintains confidentiality.* Provide WIC certifications including health history anthropometrics immunization screening hemoglobin or hematocrit testing and controls as neededevaluation of risk status prescription of WIC food package documentation and high risk referrals following program standards and protocols. Provide and document individual nutrition education counseling and follow-up for participants with low risk medical conditions in the SC-WIC system. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team and community in areas related to normal nutritionincluding health promotion and disease prevention. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling caseload monitoring and outreach.* Plan conduct and evaluate group nutrition education classes using the facilitated learning and the tele-nutrition process in accordance with WIC guidelines and agency policies. Document all nutrition education contacts in SC-WIC according to WIC policies and procedures. Follow established guidelines for customer services and cultural comptency to include annual review of WIC Civil Rights and Customer Services.* Provide assistance to families with infants on contract and List I formulas including education dispensing and monitoring as assigned. Refer participants on List II and metabolic formulas to the Registered Dietitian according to WIC guidelines.* Provide breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Screen and refer pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants to the Breastfeeding Coordinator according the Referral Guidelines. Issue and monitor breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies.* Other Duties As Assigned Related To The Position.- Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in nutrition food science dietetics family and consumer sciences or other science related degree with emphasis on nutrition. An associate degree in science with relevant nutrition experience in a clinical or public health setting may substitute for the required bachelors degree.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:A bachelors degree in home economics home economics education human ecology family and child development dietetics or foods and nutrition or institutional management.
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.
- Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the principles and practices of normal nutrition related to the maternal infant and child population. - Additional Comments
EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers 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.
IMMUNIZATION: 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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant Employees (TGE) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Clickhere for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TGE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
