women, infants, and children - Aiken, SC, USA, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $14.06 Hourly

Location : Aiken County, SC

Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number: 158340/Temporary

Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Midlands

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA33

Slot Number:: 0000

Position Number:: 158340

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 3

Hiring Range - Min.: $14.06

Hiring Range - Max.: $14.06

Opening Date: 04/23/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency 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.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC:

Work that makes a difference

Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service.

Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Coordinator, the Counselor Assistant/Breast Feeding Peer Counselor will promote breastfeeding in the community, workplace, and health care system for pregnant women and provide support to breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program of the Region.

Job Duties are as followed:

-Contact WIC breastfeeding moms in hospital/clinic, through home visits, and or by telephone within 24-72 hours, 3-6 days and 8-14 days after delivery to provide breastfeeding support.

-Make contact by telephone or face-to-face with the breastfeeding mom once a week for the next three (3) weeks after birth and at a minimum once a month thereafter as long as the mom is breastfeeding.

-Refer breastfeeding moms and or infants with complex breastfeeding situations to the breastfeeding coordinator or designated breastfeeding expert.

-Make prenatal contacts by telephone at 27, 31, 35, 39, 40, and 41 weeks gestation; invite WIC mothers to breastfeeding classes and support groups.

-Teach breastfeeding information to provide basic WIC information, such as breast pump options or referring to WIC questions to WIC Nutritionist..

-Keep accurate records of all contacts made with WIC mothers; maintain strict confidentiality of client information; attend meetings as scheduled and assist with trainings.
-This position may require standing for long periods of time and periodic lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.

Emergency Preparedness:

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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.

Agency Additional Requirements:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and preferred requirement: Breastfed at least one (1) baby, have been a previous WIC Participant, and is enthused about breastfeeding. Must successfully complete Loving Support Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together if selected for position.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who have breastfed at least one (1) baby; one (1) who is experienced and knowledgeable of breastfeeding. Applicants must successfully complete Loving Support Through Peer Counseling.
Additional Comments

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

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.Equal Employment: SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation: 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.

Immunization Requirements:

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.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary hourly positions that includes:

Health Coverage (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children

• State Retirement Plan and

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.

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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. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed 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 )
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

05

Are you willing to work up to twenty- eight (28) hours a week in this temporary position?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience as a WIC Participant?

• Yes
• No

07

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

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a High School Diploma and or the General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a mother who has successfully breastfed at least one (1) child?

• Yes
• No

10

This position may require you to stand periodically and lift up to thirty (30) pounds. Do you understand the requirements of this position?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you Bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

12

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

13

All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or to be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and hepatitis B, prior to beginning employment. Do you understand the requirements of the job?

• Yes
• No

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