Nutritionist Associate - 00113

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumberland Plateau Health District of the Virginia Department of Health seeks a Nutritionist Associate to work at the Dickenson County Health Department in Clintwood. The position assesses nutritional status, determines eligibility, prescribes food packages, and sets dietary goals under WIC program guidelines.

Independent counseling tailored to individual needs, with potential referrals for higher risk cases.

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.

Responsibilities

• Independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines.
• Independently prescribes appropriate food packages and sets dietary goals.
• Provides patient counseling specific to the individual's nutritional needs.
• Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.

Skills

Nutrition basics

Interviews & data collection

Documentation & data compilation

Patient education

Verbal & written communication

Team work

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Job description

Title: Nutritionist Associate - 00113

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $33,638 - $35,190

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CUMB PLATEAU-DICKENSON

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Cumberland Plateau Health District seeks to fill a Nutritionist Associate position based at the Dickenson County Health Department located at 334 Brush Creek Road, Clintwood, VA. 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 restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for a 1 year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant 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

Special Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: [e-mail]