Title: Nutritionist Associate
State Role Title: DIRECT SERVICE ASSOCIATE II
Hiring Range: $38,520 - $45,000
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: LORD FAIRFAX-WARREN
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Lord Fairfax Health District is currently seeking a full-time Nutritionist Associate. This position will be located in the Warren County office serving Warren and Page Counties. Please be advised that you may be requested to travel to all offices throughout the district
The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition and income eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by dietary recall/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history, and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. 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.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the WIC NUTRITION ED and WIC CLIENT SERVICES for a one-year period ending 9/2024. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the 9/30/2024 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
• Possess basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
• Must complete required training to obtain the Certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick; provide patient education
• Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team
• Skills using computer systems and systems required to support the programs
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 individual
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: Karla Fillmore
Phone: 540-722-3470
Email: KARLA.FILLMORE@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.