Women, Infants, and Children Outreach Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)-61007991

State of South Carolina • Horry County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is headquartered at the Conway Health Department (Horry County). Under the direct supervision of the Lead Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Coordinator (Program Coordinator II), serves as the Outreach Program Coordinator for the WIC Program. Performs multiple types of administrative and outreach duties which include educating and informing the public and community partners about the WIC program in order to bring WIC awareness and increase participation numbers. Assist the WIC Services On Wheels Team as they develop community partnerships. Establishes contacts with community agencies to create partnerships in order to inform the public about WIC services. Plans/coordinates, conducts and participates in WIC outreach events at community partners, healthcare providers, schools, institutions of higher education, and other locations to present WIC information. Visits doctor's offices, clinics and local hospitals to share information about the WIC program and services. Functions as a liaison between WIC and the community, facilitating access to WIC services. Increases WIC awareness and participation by working DSS WIC Eligible Report and other assigned reports. Works closely with other members of the WIC Management Team, Area leadership and front-line staff. Serves as an active participant in developing and implementing of the annual WIC Outreach plan. Completes Administrative and program tasks to include clinic coverage as assigned by the Lead WIC Coordinator and/or Program Manager and to assist Services On Wheels clinics. Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports on WIC outreach activities; tracks program outcomes to ensure continued progress and growth of outreach events; maintains documentation to track outreach progress; and completes quarterly and annual outreach reports. Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to, public health emergency response.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• Advanced computer skills and office equipment knowledge.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• One (1) year minimum WIC Admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Educating and informing the public and community partners about the WIC program to increase awareness and participation.
• Assisting the WIC Services On Wheels Team in developing community partnerships.
• Establishing contacts with community agencies to create partnerships and inform the public about WIC services.
• Planning, coordinating, conducting, and participating in WIC outreach events at various locations.
• Visiting doctor's offices, clinics, and local hospitals to share WIC program information.
• Serving as a liaison between WIC and the community to facilitate access to WIC services.
• Increasing WIC awareness and participation by working assigned reports.
• Working closely with the WIC Management Team, Area leadership, and front-line staff.
• Participating in the development and implementation of the annual WIC Outreach plan.
• Completing administrative and program tasks, including clinic coverage.
• Preparing and presenting oral and written reports on WIC outreach activities.
• Tracking program outcomes and maintaining documentation to track outreach progress.
• Completing quarterly and annual outreach reports.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including public health emergency response.

Benefits

• 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.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level