Nutritionist Associate
Nutritionist Associate
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$ 37674 - 41606
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Title: Nutritionist Associate
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $37674.63 - $41606.75
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:CHESTERFIELD-WIC SATELLITE
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County Powhatan County and the City of Colonial Heights. This position is based in our WIC office located in North Chesterfield VA.
The Chesterfield Health District is seeking a dedicated Nutritionist Associate to join our team. The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history assessing growth patterns weight patterns biochemical values and medical history. Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individuals nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high risk
counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
This is a restricted position which is solely funded by a Federal WIC Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Must complete required training to obtain the Certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire
Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
Ability to conduct interviews and collect information
Ability to interpret document calculate and compile routine data
Experience providing patient education and/or communicating
information to individuals
Good communication skills verbally and in writing to interact with a
variety of patients peers and supervisors
Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member
Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
Skills using computer systems
Additional Considerations
Training job experience or coursework in Nutrition Dietetics food
services or a related area preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks and taking heights and
weights of individuals
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration
Contact Information
Name: Brandi Henderson
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
