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Nutritionist Associate (TJ031) - BRHD
Job no : 5046466
Work type : Restricted Full-Time
Location : Charlottesville, Virginia
Categories : Health and Human Services
Title : Nutritionist Associate (TJ031) - BRHD
State Role Title : Direct Service Associate
Hiring Range : $37,106 - $41,613
Pay Band : 2
Agency : Virginia Department of Health
Location : BLUE RIDGE HQ
Agency Website : www.vdh.virginia.gov / blue-ridge
Recruitment Type : General Public - G
Job Duties
The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking to hire a Nutritionist Associate to join our team! BRHD serves the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson and the City of Charlottesville.
Typical duties and responsibilities for the position are as follows :
Nutrition Education - follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies an procedures; provides basic client nutritional services, interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and eligibility requirements for participation in the WIC program; 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 policies and procedures; and provides individual or group follow-up education sessions.
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 equipment; 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; and presents an unified and positive attitude towards nutritional plans.
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 client / applicant including information verbally or in writing as policy specifies; 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 growth, professionally and legally administrated on a daily basis; may be required to perform duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration.
The appointment is to a restricted position which is solely funded by WIC Client Services for a one-year period ending September 30, 2025. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant 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
- 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
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum 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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other 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 will be 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; 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
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 requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following : hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Contact Information
Name : Tammy Richardson / Richard Bolden
Phone : 434-422-4556 / 434-972-6271
Email : Tammy.Richardson@vdh.virginia.gov / Richard.Bolden@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.
Advertised : 24 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 10 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Salary : $37,106 - $41,613
