What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist Associate VDH08791 position at Virginia Department of Health?
Title: Nutritionist Associate VDH08791
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $29,622.00 - $35,000.00
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Franklin County
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The West Piedmont Health District is seeking an energetic individual to serve as a Nutritionist Associate. 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
- Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity and conducts performance management activities for staff
- Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities, and resolves related issues, in conjunction with program
- Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts appropriate performance monitoring and
B. Nutrition Education
- Follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies and procedures
- Provides basic client nutritional services; interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and
- Conducts diet and health assessments and determines nutritional risk required in the certification process
- Nutritional education provided to participants regarding identified nutritional and/or medical risk(s) in accordance with
- Provides individual or group follow-up education sessions
C. Nutrition Support
- Encourages continuation of nutritional plan
- Procures and maintains nutritional education and support
- Assists with educating participants about WIC policies and procedures on Nutritional education, support, and
- Assists in providing equipment, supplies and information to WIC nutritional participants
- Assists with obtaining proper documentation on equipment on loan or issued from the WIC office
- Presents a unified and positive attitude towards nutritional plans; works to improve participation in plans
D. Program Support
- Registers applicants and clients for clinic; determines residential, categorical and financial eligibility
- Reviews accurately and thoroughly all required and applicable program policies, procedures and information with each
- Documents demographic, eligibility and enrollment information accurately into the appropriate system
- May maintain and calibrate equipment and lab environment
- Works with teams to assure the support program is accessible, customer friendly, efficient, positive, seeking caseload
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded through federal grants. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must complete required training to obtain the Certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire
- 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
- Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals
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.
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.
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.
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: Chris Niblett
Phone: 804 310-1388
Email: christina.niblett@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 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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $29,622 - $35,000
