Nutritionist Associate (BRHD)

Nutritionist Associate #TJ031 (BRHD) Job no: 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: $37,750 - $44,000 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: BLUE RIDGE HQ Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is hiring a Nutritionist Associate to join our team! BRHD serves the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. 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. 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-general 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 Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a relate 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. 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: 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: / Email: / 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 . 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: 21 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 18 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Created: 2024-10-24