Title: Nutritionist Assistant (WIC)
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $35,903.50 - $45,196.50
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CRATER-DINWIDDIE
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants will need to reapply to be considered.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the WIC grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
Consider joining Crater Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect and serve the public in the WIC Program in the Crater Health District which is a part of the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH's Crater Health District is a system of seven health departments in south central Virginia. The district begins 23 miles south of Richmond and extends south to the North Carolina state border. With more than 125,000 people with varying health needs living in our district, we work to build resilient communities throughout the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Emporia, as well as the counties of Greensville, Surry, Sussex Dinwiddie, and Prince George.
The WIC Nutritionist Assistant provides services to clients in a variety of settings within a district. Characteristic activities: accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines; reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments; provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/ returning phone messages and walk-in clients.
Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
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
• Experience interviewing and collecting client information
• Demonstrated experience providing information and/or guidance to clients
• Experience using computer systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and work well as a part of a team.
Additional Considerations
• Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field.
• Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program.
• Experience in obtaining blood samples or finger sticks from infants, children, and women.
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.
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.