Nutritionist Associate

Title: Nutritionist Associate State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II Hiring Range: $30,000-$33,000 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: NEW RIVER HQ Agency Website: https://www.
vdh.
virginia.
gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties New River Health District is seeking an energetic person to join our Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team.
This position is based at the Montgomery County Health Department, located at: 210 Pepper St SE # A Christiansburg, VA 24073 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 individual's nutritional needs.
Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.
This is a grant-funded position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for the duration of the program.
The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date of September of each year and yearly thereafter.
Employment is contingent on the continued availability of this grant.
Minimum Qualifications * Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training completed within 6 months of hire * 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 * 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 résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s 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.
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.
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: www.
vdh.
virginia.
gov.
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: Nicole Altizer Phone: 540-585-3327 Email: nicole.
altizer@vdh.
virginia.
gov In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer