Nutritionist Assistant

Title: Nutritionist Assistant

State Role Title:Dietetic Technicians

Hiring Range: $31200 - $44520

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:HAMPTON 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 32 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.

As part of the Virginia Department of Health the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of Hampton Newport News Poquoson Williamsburg and the Counties of James City and Yorktown.

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 passionate about helping families thrive supporting breastfeeding and making a meaningful impact within your community

At the Hampton Wilsondale Clinic we believe WIC is more than a food assistance program; its nutrition education breastfeeding support encouragement connection and compassionate care for women infants and children up to age five.

We are looking for twoNutritionist Assistants who are organized dependable and team-oriented. These roles support a fast-paced clinic while helping connect families to nutrition breastfeeding and community resources.

What Youll Do:

• Welcome and assist families in a busy fast-paced clinic environment
• Schedule appointments send reminders and help maintain clinic flow and daily operations
• Collect and document eligibility and health information while following WIC processing standards
• Issue eWIC cards and explain WIC services benefits and participant responsibilities
• Promote breastfeeding through supportive interactions referrals and community outreach
• Answer phone calls and emails professionally and in a timely manner
• Measure height weight and collect hemoglobin (job training provided)
• Use electronic health records Excel and other systems to maintain accurate records
• Adapt to changing clinic needs while working collaboratively with staff to support families and clinic operations

Why Hampton WIC

• Make a real impact supporting local families every day
• Join a supportive team committed to maternal and child health
• Build skills in public health nutrition services breastfeeding support and clinic operations
• Contribute to a respectful welcoming environment where families feel supported and empowered

Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments maintains WIC records compiles WIC reports secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.

This is a restricted position funded solely through the WIC Grant for a oneyear period ending September 30. Funding availability is reviewed annually and periodically thereafter. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the ongoing availability of these funds.

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 successful candidate may receive a one-time lump sum of annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret document calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick from infants children and women; provide patient education
Knowledge and skills with computers and software i.e. Crossroads internal webmail
Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards
Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team

Additional Considerations

Additional training or course work in dietetics food services or a related field
Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program

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.

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.