Title: Nutritionist Associate #WTX12 (Wage)

Hiring Range: $14.50-$17.50

Pay Band:

Agency: Department of Health

Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER -TW

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Western Tidewater Health District is seeking an energetic person to join our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) team as a Nutritionist Associate. The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within the program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Duties include:

• Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: dietary recall/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.
• Independently schedule WIC appointments
• Maintain WIC records and compile reports
• Secure and verify information needed for WIC income eligibility determination
• Instruct clients about program guidelines
• Measure heights and weights

This position is based in Suffolk but the Western Tidewater WIC Program services the City of Franklin, the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County as well as Pughsville. The Nutritionist Associate may be required to work at the other offices within the District on occasion.

The successful applicant will be required to enroll and complete CPA training (Competent Professional Authority) within 6 months

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess basic knowledge of nutrition
• Must complete required training to obtain the Certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick; provide patient education
• Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team
• Skills using computer systems and systems required to support the programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition or related field
• Training or course work in Dietetics, food services, or a related area
• Experience providing nutrition assessment and education to groups or individuals
• Competent Professional Authority (CPA)/WIC experience
• Basic knowledge of Nutritional Benchmarks

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: Dawn Whitley

Phone: 757-514-4770

Email: dawn.whitley@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.