Title: Nutritionist

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist l

Hiring Range: $48,192.25 - $57,690.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LORD FAIRFAX-WARREN

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This position may be eligible for you to receive up to 80 hours of front-loaded Annual Leave with a one-year commitment*

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for one year
period which is scheduled for review annually or before the grant expiration date and
periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant
funds.
The Lord Fairfax Health District is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program serving all localities within the district
with a primary focus in the Warren County and Page County Health Department.
This position is a full-time salaried Nutritionist position serving the WIC
participants.

Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district.
Characteristic activities: conducts patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in
the clinic, school and community settings; develops and monitors nutritional care
plans and food packages. Certifies clients for participation in available public health
programs; schedules, provides and documents basic and secondary/high risk nutrition
education; makes referrals to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits.
May perform other related administrative tasks.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the WIC Client Services & WIC Nutrition ED for a one year, period ending 09/30/2024. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually 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

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and
dietetics and its relationship to public health and regulations/standards for
the program
• Knowledge of nutrition principles and an ability to make appropriate
nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants and
children; ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data to describe population
served and outcomes of nutrition intervention
• Strong communication, organizational and planning skills; ability to
communicate effectively with patients and staff members individually and in
group settings
• Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program
• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code
of VA 54.
-Has (i) received a baccalaureate or higher degree in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, public health nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or human nutrition from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and (ii) satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics;
2. Has active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics;
3. Has an active certificate of the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists as a Certified Nutrition Specialist;
4. Has an active certification as a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition;
5. Has a current license or certificate as a dietitian or nutritionist issued by another state; or
6. Has the minimum requisite education, training and experience determined by the Board of Health Professions appropriate for such person to hold himself out to be, or advertise or allow himself to be advertised as, a dietitian or nutritionist.
The restrictions of this section apply to the use of the terms "dietitian" and "nutritionist" as used alone or in any combination with the terms "licensed," "certified," or "registered," as those terms also imply a minimum level of education, training and competence.
C. Any person who meets the requirements set forth in subsection B who receives nutritional genomics testing information shall maintain such information in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
D. A person who does not meet the requirements of subsection B but who (i) has a baccalaureate degree with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics or has equivalent hours of food and nutrition coursework and (ii) has two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent with or subsequent to completion of such degree may hold himself out as a dietitian or nutritionist, provided he is employed by or under contract to a government agency and practices solely within the scope of such employment.
E. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
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Additional Considerations

• Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred
• Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to public health
• Effective and basic interviewing and counseling skills (writing and oral presentation)
• Knowledge of appropriate educational principles and development of infants and
children
•Knowledge of maternal and pediatric nutrition needs
• Knowledge of WIC programs
• Spanish/English Bilingualism

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.

Contact Information

Name: Karla Fillmore

Phone: 540-771-3434

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.