Breastfeeding Peer Counselor -Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (Nogotiable HQ/Marlboro)

Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH:Work that makes a difference!Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing EquityProvides information, through individual and group contacts, to prenatal women to encourage them to breastfeed, including benefits, overcoming concerns, and getting a good start with breastfeeding. Counsels techniques that elicit an address client concerns and needs.Provides routine breastfeeding follow-up and support for breastfeeding mothers via telephone calls and text messages, breastfeeding class, and/or clinic visits, hospital visits, and when indicated, home visits under supervision.Refers identified high risk mothers and babies to the Breastfeeding Coordinator and other appropriate health and medical professionals.Participates in providing breastfeeding educational in-services for staff and community groups. Attends appropriate staff and peer counselor meetings, support groups, and local coalitions providing community breastfeeding outreach as requested.Distributes appropriate educational and correspondence materials as needed, under supervision.Conducts and helps facilitate the following classes: How to Breastfeed Class, Circle of Friend Class, and Prenatal Class (assists with site CPA).Visits local hospital with under parameters and agreement outlined in the MOA/MOU,to educate new mothers in the hospital on breastfeeding and other WIC services.Under supervision, assists with patient instruction, issuance, documentation, and maintenance of electric pumps and other devices as requested by Breastfeeding Coordinator and/or site CPA.Keeps up-to-date, reading current breastfeeding literature. Participates in continuing education, workshops, and in-servicestoupdate breastfeeding promotion and lactation management skills.Maintains accurate and appropriate documentation and files.Performs other duties as required by supervisor.Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.Agency Additional Requirements: A mother who has successfully breastfed at least one child. Experience as a WIC participant required.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.
You must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday’s.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required. Must be willing to be available 24 hours/day for client’s needs, if required.Must be willing to see Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants in the hospital, if required.
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook TeamsIMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Preferred Qualifications Associate’s Degree preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.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.
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.WORK/LIFE BALANCE:If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramREMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 , which includes prescription coverage and wellness 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 , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for , 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.01Do you have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

02Supplemental 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.

03Applicants 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.

04If 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.

05How did you hear about this position?

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06Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?

07Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?

08All 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?

09Please provide us with your breastfeeding experience.10Are you willing to be available 24 hours/day for client’s needs?

11Do you have any issues with seeing WIC participants in the hospital?

12Do you have any experience with the following programs? Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Teams

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