Assistant Food Package Coordinator (Nutritionist)-61006711

State of South Carolina; Cayce (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Deferred compensation

SCRS retirement

State ORP

Job summary

The Department of Public Health in South Carolina is seeking a Nutrition Service Unit specialist to support regional staff with SCWIC, WIC mobile app, and food package-related issues. You will test system enhancements and ensure nutrition education modules function accurately, collaborating across internal and external teams.

Ideal candidates will have a nutrition-focused degree, SCWIC experience, and a background in WIC program operations, with travel as needed and a commitment to program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, family and consumer sciences, health education or related degree with emphasis on nutrition.
• Experience with SCWIC, knowledge of food package regulations and nutritional guidelines.
• Experience working with SCWIC mobile applications and digital education tools.
• Has experience as a Nutritionist in the WIC program.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support regional staff with benefit issuance issues and/or EBT errors and related tickets specific to SCWIC, WIC mobile app, and food packages.
• Test system enhancements for NSU (food package, breastfeeding, nutrition education, and mobile app updates) and report issues or improvements.
• Attend weekly SCWIC Production Support calls and align with internal/external teams.
• Review and evaluate food submissions for WIC program guideline compliance and assist with food package management.

Skills

SCWIC knowledge

EPPIC knowledge

WIC mobile app knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

Tools

SCWIC

EPPIC

WIC mobile app

Job description

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The role supports regional staff with benefit issuance issues, contributes to system enhancements, ensures compliance with food guidelines, and contributes to nutrition training. The position requires strong knowledge of nutrition services platform, including South Carolina Women, Infants, and Children (SCWIC), Electronic Payment Processing and Information Control (EPPIC) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) mobile app.

• Serve as the Nutrition Service Unit technical support with extensive knowledge and skills in SCWIC, EPPIC, WIC mobile app, and food packages.
• Assist regional staff with benefit issuance problems and/or EBT errors and/or footprint tickets that specifically deals with SCWIC, WIC mobile app, and food package.
• Test system enhancements that involve Nutrition Service Unit (NSU) (food package, breastfeeding, nutrition education, and mobile app updates) to ensure accuracy and functionality. Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify and report system issues and recommend improvements. Attends weekly SCWIC Production Support calls.
• Review and evaluate food submissions to determine compliance with the WIC program guidelines and eligibility requirements and assist the State Food Package Coordinator by assisting with food package management, updates, and policy alignment.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for the SCWIC and is the overall backup for the nutrition module for clinical staff, assisting staff with functional updates and system navigation.
• Develop tools to support data integrity and train local agency staff of Management Information System (MIS) data and deliver training to staff on nutrition and/or system changes, updates, and new functionalities as needed. Must be a member of the Material Review Committee.

• Analyze redemption data and report findings. Develop participant and staff resources to improve redemption as needed.

• Survey participants annually on the acceptance of authorized foods and satisfaction with the WIC program services.

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

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:

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.

Experience with SCWIC, knowledge of food package regulations and nutritional guidelines, experience working with SCWIC mobile applications and digital education tools. Has experience as a Nutritionist in the WIC program.

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.

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.