Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior - LW005

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $61,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LENOWISCO-SCOTT

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The LENOWISCO Health District seeks to fill a Nutritionist Supervisor Senior position based at the Scott County Health Department.

This is the most senior supervisory level in the Nutrition Series for employees opting to
progress through the supervisory/managerial tracks. Supervises all nutritional
programs and supporting staff for a district, featuring intermediate term program
issues. Characteristic activities encompass overall responsibility for planning,
implementing and providing of nutrition services to a district including areas of
Women's, Infants & Children, Maternal/Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning,
Baby Care, and Adolescent Health. This position also involves writing WIC grant(s) and
the WIC Service Plan, program planning, monitoring, and analysis carried out via
conducting the self Local Agency Management Evaluations (LAME) reviews, along with
ultimate responsibility for follow up, documentation, and corrective action. Performs
technical training and programmatic assistance, developing satellite clinics, providing
outreach to physicians' offices, human services agencies, hospitals and other related
entities. Supervises professional and support employees within the nutritionist
programs through observation of work activities, consultation, statistical data and work
reviews. May provide nutritional assessment and education to clients. May perform
other related administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of program management,
analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried
out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the
supervisor. This benchmark serves as the sole district WIC and nutrition services
supervisor and is responsible for all aspects of WIC and nutrition services in a district
(only one per district).

1. Performance Management
 Serves in a managerial capacity and conducts performance management
activities for staff
 Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities, and resolves related
managerial/supervisory issues, in conjunction with program management and
Human Resource staff
 Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts
appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals
2. Program Management
Responsible for the implementation of the WIC program; develops program
goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and monitors service delivery
methods and capacity of services to achieve objectives; develops a quality
assurance plan for each program area; ensures the evaluation of programs,
population outcomes and community health impacts through the collection of
data at the individual, system and population levels
 Coordinates with health care staff in the District to ensure that nutrition
services are meeting the needs of patients and the community; communicates
nutrition goals and objectives to health care team and uses their suggestions
in revision of nutrition services plan; works closely with state WIC office on
matters of policy and procedure
 Works with other District staff to integrate all resources providing nutrition
services into District nutrition plans; identifies public/private sector nutrition
resources within the District and coordinates Health Department nutrition
services with them; works closely with other local agencies including local
departments of Social Services, hospital dietitians and local physicians to
coordinate nutrition services to their clientele and to refer Health Department
patients to their services
 Determines nutrition staffing needs in the District and prepares necessary
justification and documentation for requesting additional nutrition position;
recruits, interviews and hires WIC personnel
 Oversees WIC budget; determines program budget needs and obtains required
authorization for expenditures; ensures WIC funds are utilized to maximize
services to WIC participants and used in compliance with state and federal
guidelines; develops and writes grant proposals to foundations and other
organizations to communicate the agency’s mission and programs to potential
funding sources; prepares local, regional and state reports as required

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for a 1 year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant 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 of nutrition, public health programs,
community resources and principles of health education
 Knowledge of budgeting; personnel management; ability to plan, implement
and evaluate; grant writing; proficient use of a computer and Windows
environment
 Skills in oral and written communication and nutrition counseling
 Ability to write reports, interpret policy, develop statistical reports and analyze
data to impact program planning
 Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary team and provide team leadership;
ability to supervise, schedule and evaluate personnel
 Extensive knowledge of the WIC program and its policies and procedures; work
closely with State WIC office to identify program issues and solutions

Additional Considerations

Experience in public health nutrition, Registered Dietician, and supervisory
experience 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.

Contact Information

Name: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@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.