Public Health Nutritionist I

State Of Vermont Dept Health; Springfield (VT); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Springfield District Office of the Vermont Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nutritionist to support families across southern Windsor and northern Windham counties. The role focuses on nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants, using motivational interviewing in in-person and virtual visits.

You will work with prenatal and postpartum individuals and children under five, develop follow-up plans for high-risk participants,

Formación

• Experience providing nutrition counseling within WIC or similar program.
• Proven ability to conduct motivational interviewing in person and virtually.
• Strong assessment and communication skills with diverse populations.
• Flexible, collaborative team player committed to continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support to WIC participants.
• Conduct in-person and virtual appointments using motivational interviewing.
• Develop follow-up plans for nutritionally high-risk participants.
• Engage in community outreach, education, and partnerships for family health.
• Participate in outcomes-based planning and Nutrition Services Plan activities.

Conocimientos

Motivational interviewing

Nutrition counseling

Breastfeeding support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Springfield District Office of the Vermont Department of Health is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and motivated Public Health Nutritionist to join our team serving families across southern Windsor and northern Windham counties.

The primary focus of this position is providing nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support to individuals enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. The successful candidate will use motivational interviewing techniques during in-person and virtual appointments in a culturally responsive manner and enjoy working with prenatal and postpartum individuals and children under the age of five.

Additional responsibilities include working with nutritionally high-risk participants to develop follow-up plans and participating in community outreach, education, and partnerships supporting family and child health.

We are looking for an innovative thinker with strong assessment and communication skills who values teamwork and shared responsibility. Our work is shared work, and we are seeking someone who is flexible, dependable, willing to pitch in when needed, and committed to supporting colleagues as priorities and staffing needs change.

As part of our team, this position participates in outcomes-based planning, evaluates nutrition interventions through our Nutrition Services Plan, and contributes to continuous improvement activities. This includes nutrition education, participant outreach and retention, and participation on teams and committees. All staff are also trained to respond to public health emergencies affecting our communities.

The Vermont Department of Health is committed to fostering a workplace grounded in mutual respect, acceptance, equal opportunity, and appreciation for the different experiences and perspectives employees bring to our work.

This community-facing position is located in the Springfield Office of Local Health and may be eligible for a hybrid in-office/telework schedule.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Nutritionist I (Job Requisition #55985), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Level I: Job Requisition #55985

Level II: Job Requisition #55997

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail]

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under