Title: Nutritionist (WIC)
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I
Hiring Range: $48,289 - $52,393
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CRATER HQ
Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is grant-funded and subject to annual funding reviews. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds.
This position offers: **Exceptional Recruitment and Incentive Options**
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to play a vital role in fostering healthy and resilient families? The Crater Health District, part of the Virginia Department of Health, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our WIC Program team!
This is your chance to connect with the public and provide essential nutrition services in diverse settings, including clinics, schools, and community venues. You will conduct patient nutritional assessments, develop personalized care plans, and educate clients about nutrition and available public health programs.
Your Role as a WIC Nutritionist
As a WIC Nutritionist, you will be at the forefront of delivering vital nutrition services to individuals and families in need. This position involves providing nutrition education, counseling, and direct care in a variety of clinic settings. Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting Nutritional Assessments: Evaluate the nutritional status of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children, using
health and nutrition history, lab data, and anthropometric measures to determine eligibility for WIC services.
• Nutrition Education: Lead engaging, interactive nutrition education classes, both individually and in group settings, tailored to the needs of our participants.
• Breastfeeding Support: Promote and support breastfeeding among pregnant and breastfeeding women, striving to increase breastfeeding rates and duration.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure that all services provided meet local, state, and federal standards, policies, and procedures,
with accurate and timely documentation.
What’s in it for You?
Professional Development: Gain the opportunity to obtain a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification, fully funded by the Virginia WIC Program. Plus, eligible employees can apply for the VA/MD/DC WIC Dietetic Internship after one year of service.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with retirement plans, sick leave, family/personal leave, and annual leave.
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the requirements for the title of Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to empower your community through nutrition and health education, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of a dedicated team committed to building healthier futures for all!
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
• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics
• Knowledge of nutrition principles and an ability to make appropriate nutritional assessments; ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data
• Strong communication, organizational and planning skills; ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff members individually and in group settings
• Ability to properly counsel clients.
Additional Considerations
• Registered Dietitian preferred
• Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred
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. 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.
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.
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 and diverse work force. 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.