Job Posting for Counselor Assistant/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Public Health/WIC)-Dillon County Health Department at State of South Carolina

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Provides information, encouragement, and support to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers within their scope of practice to participants receiving WIC services. These contacts may be conducted by telephone, in-home visits, correspondence, and/or occur at other assigned facilities.

Provides information through individual and group contacts. Counsel using techniques that elicit and address clients 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 mother 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.

Conducts and helps facilitate the following classes: How to Breastfeed, Circle of Friends, and Prenatal Class (assists with site CPA).

Visits local hospitals under parameters and agreement outlined in the MOA/MOU, to educate new mothers in the hospital on breastfeeding and other WIC services.

Assists with patient instruction, issuance, documentation, and maintenance of electric pumps and other devices.

Participates in continuing education, workshops, and in-services to update breastfeeding promotion and lactation management skills.

State 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 (1) child, who is easily accessible and willing to be trained to provide individual or group breastfeeding counseling and support to women participating in WIC, using protocols established by the SC WIC program. Displays high enthusiasm for promoting and supporting breastfeeding. High school diploma. Experience as a WIC participant.

DHEC 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.

IMMUNIZATION 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.

EEO:

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.

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.

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 Health and Environmental Control 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 Program

REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (Public Health). 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.

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