What are the responsibilities and job description for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Administrative TEAM LEAD position at S.C. Department of Public Health?
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DPH:
Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Coordinator the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) TEAM LEAD will s upervise and instruct the WIC team members to e nsure services and documentation remain in compliance and are followed by established agency guidelines for medical records, SC-WIC, to provide customer service and cultural competency.
Management:
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment; a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Management and agency experience and proven ability may be substituted for supervisory experience; must be able to work in a multi-task environment with constant interruptions; must be able to work in stressful situations and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of managerial experience.
Additional Comments
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.
Equal Employment: SC Department of Public Health ( SCDPH) is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SCDPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: 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.
Immunization Requirements:
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full-Time positions that includes:
Careers at DPH:
Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Coordinator the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) TEAM LEAD will s upervise and instruct the WIC team members to e nsure services and documentation remain in compliance and are followed by established agency guidelines for medical records, SC-WIC, to provide customer service and cultural competency.
Management:
- Supervise and instruct WIC team members with the daily operations within the clinic setting.
- Manage all direct reports weekly timesheets and any leave requests within the State's South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS).
- Review and provide feedback, through the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) and SCEIS to appraise the performance of direct reports annually.
- Answer telephones and schedules appointments as needed.
- Meet, interview, and direct public health clients in accordance with program policies; process information, complete medical records, enter all client information into applicable electronic applications; e nsure that staff comply with program, and agency guidelines.
- Complete data collection and entry into SC-WIC to validate FI's and Farmer's Market Checks.
- Position will require standing periodically and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Attend relevant program and agency training and meetings; ensure necessary materials and resources are available for the administrative staff.
- Prepare and submit required reports for review.
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment; a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Management and agency experience and proven ability may be substituted for supervisory experience; must be able to work in a multi-task environment with constant interruptions; must be able to work in stressful situations and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of managerial experience.
Additional Comments
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.
Equal Employment: SC Department of Public Health ( SCDPH) is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SCDPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation: 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.
Immunization Requirements:
All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full-Time positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
