Nutritionist Associate

DHRM; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health Nutritionist Associate role in Staunton, VA, part of the WIC program, involves assessing nutritional status and eligibility, setting dietary goals, and counseling clients. The position is restricted and funded for one year ending 09/30/2026, with renewal possible depending on funds.

Must have basic nutrition knowledge and strong communication skills. Salary range is $37,751–$40,000 with a pay band of 2.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
• Familiarity with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines.
• Prescribes appropriate food packages based on assessment.
• Performs nutrition assessment using standard methods and history.
• Sets dietary goals based on assessment results.
• Provides patient counseling for nutritional needs.
• Makes referrals for high-risk counseling when appropriate.
• Note: position funded by the WIC program for one year ending 09/30/2026.

Skills

Nutrition basics

Interviewing

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer skills

Tools

None

Job description

Title: Nutritionist Associate

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $37,751 - $40,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Cent Shen-August/Staunton -TW

Agency Website: VDH.VIRGINIA.GOV

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties 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 the WIC program for a year's period ending September 30, 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodic thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 preferred
• Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals

Contact Information

Name: Angie Mueller

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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 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 800-552-5019.

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.

Advertised: 20 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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