Outreach Coordinator/SoW Manager
Charleston County, SC, USA
Job Responsibilities
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"Headquarters Negotiable"Under direct supervision of Lead 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 awareness and increase participation numbers. To supervise the WIC SoW Team as they develop community partnerships.- Provides oversight and direction of WIC SoW including maintaining MOA's, scheduling, utilization and quality improvement functions.
- Assists with developing community offsite WIC services including hospitals, Head Starts and other approved community locations.
- Functions as the lead contact between the WIC program and WIC Mobile Unit offsite locations.
- Supervises two WIC SoW staff members.
- Establishes contacts with community agencies to create partnerships in order to inform the public about WIC services.
- Participates in WIC outreach events, conducts WIC program presentations, completes in-person visits to potential community partners.
- Increases WIC awareness and participation by working the DSS WIC Eligible Report and other assigned reports.
- Works closely with other members of the WIC Management Team, Area Leadership and frontline staff.
- Serves as an active participant in developing and implementing 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Provides oversight and direction of WIC SoW including maintaining MOA's, scheduling, utilization and quality improvement functions.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A high school diploma and relevant program experience.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 DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.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. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
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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 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 *
* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; 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.