Nutritionist Senior
Nutritionist Senior
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$ 51500 - 56954
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Title: Nutritionist Senior
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $51500 - $56954
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:PENINSULA HQ
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting Virginias health. It is made up of a statewide central office in Richmond and 32 local health districts.
As part of the Virginia Department of Health Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton Newport News Poquoson Williamsburg and the Counties of James City and York.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:
1. Workforce Development and Training
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness
Through these pillars we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Healths efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation.
Are you interested in empowering families to make healthier choices Its not just about food assistanceits about building a foundation for lifelong wellness.
We have two positions that will supervise nutrition staff in clinics and coordinate all WIC (Women Infants and Children) and other nutritional program components throughout the district. Responsibilities include providing work direction and ensuring quality assurance. The role involves performing nutrition assessments evaluating patient needs and preparing written care plans. Counsel patients based on their individual needs follow up to resolve any issues document care and if applicable complete the nutrition portion of the billing form. Additionally this position coordinates professional paraprofessional and technical support staff training. Other related administrative tasks may also be assigned.
Please note that this is a restricted position funded solely by the USDA WIC Grant which is set for a one-year period ending September 30 2025. The availability of funding will be reviewed before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of the grant.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) requires all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunizations or evidence of immunity for the following diseases: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella. Additionally a one-time dose of the tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is required regardless of the time since the last tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccination was administered. Tetanus-diphtheria (Td or Tdap) boosters should be received every 10 years. HCPs must also receive the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.
The successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of annual leave.
VDH offers Nutritionists who qualify an opportunity to apply for a WIC Dietetic Internship. You must be a full-time employee of the Virginia Department of Health to qualify for the program. Contractors or part-time employees are not eligible.To learn more please read here: Checklist for DI eligibility final
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of nutritional programs policies & procedures; current therapeutic diets principles of nutrition nutrition standards & application to public health
Skills in use of electronic health records; counseling techniques including motivational interviewing & participant centered approaches
Ability to supervise schedule & evaluate personnel; assess clinic flow for efficiency & effectiveness; promote breastfeeding; perform comprehensive nutrition assessments; identify nutrition risks & develop individual care plans; communicate in a professional manner; work effectively as a member of a team with diverse participants
Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 2731. View link to verify requirements: Considerations
Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration
Obtain certification as Competent Professional Authority within (6) months of hire
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: HPHD Human Resources
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
