Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Team Lead (Nutritionist)-61007582

About the role

Posting number: 192103 Department: Department of Public Health Division: Health Promotion and Services Job classification: Nutritionist Posting type: Open Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nutrition Summary 20250825114118_DPH Round CMYK.png Careers at DPH:  Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Under supervision of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Services Coordinator, plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates the nutrition services at the Health Department in the Pee Dee service area. Provides normal and therapeutic nutrition services for WIC Program. Assist with WIC program quality assurance reviews for nutrition services. The Pee Dee service area Program Manager provides professional guidance.  * Nutrition Care: Assesses the nutritional status of patients by performing and/or evaluating anthropometric measurements,biochemical tests clinical assessment, dietary recall, and economic and social data. Provides initial care plan from assessment (clinical or home visit). Implements and evaluates. therapeutic nutrition treatment plans to guide and modify the behavior of patients. Conducts WIC nutrition education classes and certification. Provides Level I and Level II counseling and support within their scope of practice to new mothers. Promotes and supports breastfeeding to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Issues breast pumps to WIC-certified breastfeeding participants according to policy. Assists with quality assurance processes for WIC program nutrition services. i.e. WIC certifications. nutrition education. and special formulas. * Provides supervision to nutritional staff on the site. Ensures Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS), travel. and other documentation is submitted according to policy and deadlines. Completes Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) according to policy and deadlines. * Completes required reports. Chart documentation in the WIC Management Information System ( MIS) per program/region. * Professional Development and Training: Update professional skills and knowledge to ensure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participates in continuing education opportunities to ensure utilization of evidence-based practice. Complete and maintain advanced certification(s) required for the position.  * Performs related duties as assigned related to the position. Examples of duties State Minimum Requirements:  A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, family and consumer sciences, health education or related degree with emphasis on nutrition. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor’s degree in any field and registration by the American Dietetic Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting. Some positions require registration with the American Dietetic Association and a valid license from the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics. 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. Qualifications WIC Nutrition Team Lead experience. Supplemental information 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 doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.   STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's 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 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. 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 Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ) State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP ) *Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); 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.