Public Health Nutritionist - WIC & Community Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Portsmouth (VA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement plans

Sick, annual, family leave

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Department of Health in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Nutritionist to provide nutrition services across clinic, school, and community settings. You will assess clients, develop care plans, and certify eligibility for public health programs, including referrals to Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP.

This role supports statewide public health nutrition initiatives. The position offers comprehensive benefits including holidays, insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles and public health standards.
• Ability to assess nutrition for all ages and interpret data for populations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to instruct patients and staff.
• Ability to respond to public inquiries about the WIC program.

Aufgaben

• Provide nutrition services to clients in clinics, schools, and community settings.
• Develop and monitor nutrition care plans and food packages.
• Certify clients for participation in public health programs and provide nutrition education; refer to programs like SNAP.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition knowledge

Public health data interpretation

Communication skills

Public inquiry response

Ausbildung

Registered Dietitian

Jobbeschreibung

Virginia Department of Health in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Nutritionist to provide nutrition services across clinic, school, and community settings. You will assess clients, develop care plans, and certify eligibility for public health programs, including referrals to Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP.

This role supports statewide public health nutrition initiatives. The position offers comprehensive benefits including holidays, insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.