Nutritionist Associate at DHRM

Title: Nutritionist AssociateState Role Title:Direct Service Associate IIHiring Range: $38172 - $42700Pay Band: 2Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation:BLUE RIDGE HQAgency Website: Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking a Nutritionist Associate to join our dedicated WIC team. This position supports families across Albemarle Fluvanna Greene Louisa and Nelson counties as well as the City of Charlottesville. If youre passionate about nutrition public service and helping families thrive we encourage you to apply.About the RoleAs a Nutritionist Associate you will play a key role in delivering services through the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. Youll work directly with clients to assess nutritional needs provide education and support healthy outcomes for families in our community.Key responsibilities include: Nutrition Education: Interview clients assess dietary and health risks determine eligibility and provide tailored nutrition education in individual or group settings. Nutrition Support: Encourage continued participation in nutrition plans distribute educational materials and supplies and support clients in understanding WIC policies and benefits. Program Support: Register clients determine eligibility maintain accurate records and help ensure a welcoming efficient and client-centered clinic environment.This position will require travel across the district and may require participation in emergency response efforts as needed.Why Work for BRHDAt BRHD we are committed to our mission: to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Virginians. Our vision is working together for healthy equitable communities and we live by our values: accountability communication diversity equity excellence integrity respect and stewardship.When you join our team youre not just taking a job youre joining a community of professionals who care deeply about the people we serve and each other.Heres what some of our team members say about working here: I chose to work at BRHD because it helps me to match up my interest in science with public service. Working behind the scenes has allowed me the opportunity to protect the lives of thousands of people. This provides an ongoing sense of accomplishment and a true appreciation of the skills of my coworkers. I love and enjoy the BRHD mission and it keeps me motivated every day. The benefits package is great. I appreciate the flexible schedule and low stress so that I can take care of my kids and family. Also working with good people is great.This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Client Services and WIC Nutrition Education for a year period ending September 30 2026 pending federal government. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.Benefits of Working at VDH: 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. VDH provides a work-life balance as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement.Minimum QualificationsBasic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standardsAbility to conduct interviews and collect informationAbility to interpret document calculate and compile routine dataExperience providing patient education and/or communicating information to individualsGood communication skills verbally and in writing to interact with a variety of patients peers and supervisorsAbility to work effectively individually and as a team memberExperience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloadsSkills using computer systemsAdditional ConsiderationsTraining job experience or coursework in Nutrition Dietetics food services or a related area preferredBilingual in Spanish and English preferredExperience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks and taking heights and weights of individualsExperience working in a fast-paced clinic or customer service environment preferred.Experience working with diverse populations including individuals from low-income or in high-stress environments preferred.Special InstructionsYou 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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge skills and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services 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.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: .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!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 years seasonal influenza vaccination.Contact InformationName: Tammy Richardson / Richard BoldenPhone: / Email: / In support of the Commonwealths 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 .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.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Culinary Experience,Nursing Home Experience,Food Service,Public Health,Cashiering,Management Experience,Computer Literacy,Dietary Department Experience,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 38172 - 42700