Administrative Assistant/Wic Administrative Coach

Job Responsibilities

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LOCATION NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN ANDERSON, LAURENS, GREENWOOD, OCONEE, PICKENS, GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES.

Reporting directly to the UTC Program Manager, this position is responsible for the successful implementation of a comprehensive training program for the Upstate Region. This position will work within the WIC Program to train a variety of existing and new employees including but not limited to CFA/Administrative staff. This position will provide frontline administrative services while not actively training CFA/Administrative staff members.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains competency to provide frontline services in WIC. Acts as point of contact to answer questions and provide guidance to CFA/Administrative staff members and Supervisors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training plans and curricula for Upstate Administrative Staff.
• Serves as a member of the Upstate region emergency response team in times of a disaster. Performs duties as assigned by the incident commander of the disaster. Performs other duties as required.
• Provides orientation and training to staff members who will be providing services for the WIC program. Coordinates, provides, and monitors the training according to program guidelines via group session and direct one-on-one training and observation within clinic. Will assure staff member is deemed competent to work independently by utilizing program check-off tools.
• Communicate and coordinate training plans, evaluations, and progress with the appropriate supervisors, managers, and program team.
• Work in clinic while not actively training CFA/administrative staff members.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

At least two (2) months of experience and officially checked off as a CFA/Administrative Specialist in the WIC program. Bilingual in Spanish/English.

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.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days sick leave per year