Nutritionist Senior

Title: Nutritionist Senior

State Role Title:Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $49971 - $55776

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: 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 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health champion equity and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring providing clinical services nutrition services environmental health services vital records emergency planning and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking a Sr. Nutritionist to join the Richmond City Health District. The Sr. Nutritionist will play a critical role in supervising nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinating all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide.
Some of the duties are as follows:
Oversees staffing training and adherence to policies and procedures.
Supports program planning monitoring and performance analysis.
Collaborates with district staff ensures a welcoming customer environment and resolves inquiries or complaints.
Reviews medical hematological and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings
Provides nutrition education develops individualized care plans sets goals and makes appropriate referrals.
Promotes nutrition programs and best practices serving as a subject matter expert when needed.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal WIC Funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 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. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in dietetics or nutrition with two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent with or subsequent to completion of such degree (Per Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1. Dietitians and Nutritionists  54.1-2731) Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of Virginia 54.1 2731.
Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to Public Health
Knowledge of the interviewing/counseling process
Ability to oversee program operations and procedures.
Experience as a supervisor and the ability to supervise a variety of complex nutritional tasks performed by the staff.
Ability to understand and interpret regulations and program standards
Must have proficient computer skills ability to prioritize work load and schedule staff and participants.
Ability to analyze and problem solve organize work and establish priorities.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team and working with diverse cultures; excellent customer service skills and effectively communicate both orally and in writing with staff and participants.

Additional Considerations

Direct experience in public health nutrition or WIC experience preferred.
Having Registered Dietitian nutritionist status is preferred along with supervisory experience
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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!

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

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.