Women Infants and Children WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Salary: $14.06 Hourly

Location : Kershaw County, SC

Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number: Temporary/166521

Agency: SCDPH-PH Region-Midlands

Opening Date: 07/02/2024

Closing Date: 8/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA33

Slot Number:: 0000

Position Number:: Temporary-Hourly

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: 07/02/2024

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 ResponsibilitiesCareers at DPH:

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, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsState 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 and is enthusiastic 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 CommentsDriving 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: SCDPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SCDPH 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 Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary hourly positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
• 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.

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