Nutritionist Associate

Title: Nutritionist Associate (Petersburg)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $37,040 - $41,456

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a grant funded restricted position. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

Are you passionate about fostering healthy, resilient communities? Consider joining Crater Health District and making a difference in the lives of individuals and families through the WIC Program!

Crater Health District, part of the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), serves a diverse region in south-central Virginia. With a population of over 125,000 people, our district spans from 23 miles south of Richmond down to the North Carolina border. We are committed to building stronger, healthier communities across the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Emporia, as well as the counties of Greensville, Surry, Sussex, Dinwiddie, and Prince George.

As a WIC Nutritionist Associate, you will have the opportunity to connect with the community and provide vital services to clients in a variety of settings. Your responsibilities will include conducting nutritional assessments, determining eligibility, providing nutrition education, and supporting clients in achieving their health goals. You may also support emergency operations when needed. Please note, the incumbent will be required to travel throughout the district as needed to serve our diverse communities.

This position requires the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training be completed within six (6) months of hire.

Why Crater Health District?

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans, including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Make an Impact: Be part of a team dedicated to improving public health and making a real difference in your community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for those who are committed to serving others. If you're ready to join a dynamic team at the Virginia Department of Health, apply today and help us continue to build healthier and more resilient communities!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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 client education and/or communicating information to individuals
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing
• 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

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.

VDH Welcomes Veterans: We are committed to hiring and retaining Veterans and their families. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: CraterHR

Phone: N/A

Email: CraterHR@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.