Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $70,040.-$78,488.50

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VIRGINIA BEACH HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you want to make a difference in the health of Women, Infants and Children (WIC)?
If so, The Virginia Beach Health District Is seeking a nutritionist supervisor senior to join our team. This position will oversee the women's infant and children's (WIC) Program and serves as the sole district WIC and nutrition services supervisor. This position is also responsible for all aspects of WIC services in the city of Virginia Beach. The nutrition of supervisor senior has overall responsibilities for planning implementing and providing nutrition services for the district. It also supports it improves the health of all Virginians through efficient and effective execution of operations and service to delivery in accordance with Virginia department of health strategic plan including the objectives in metrics set forth within the plan.

Performance Management

• Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity to conduct performance management activities and ensure onboarding/offboarding and training for staff
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and implements performance improvement strategies and/or problem resolution for related issues, in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
• Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff
• Conducts required performance monitoring and appraisals, establishes clear performance expectations, addresses deficiencies in a timely manner, and documents underperformance in accordance with state guidelines
• Supports employee growth through regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities

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

Direct Care/WIC Services

• Provides WIC nutrition services and direct care in clinics; responsible for managing WIC caseload
• Interviews, evaluates, counsels and certifies WIC participants using all data available, identifying nutritional, medical and health risk factors for participation in WIC in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines; engages client in setting realistic goals to address the most critical nutrition issues; performs all nutrition assessment, counseling and documentation according to federal, state and local policies and procedures; assures efficient delivery of patient care services
• Implements program design, planning and evaluations to assure district clinics are making efforts to increase enrollment
• Compiles, analyzes and evaluates nutrition data and caseload documents/reports and their outcomes; uses information to determine the effectiveness of projects, policies and programs; works closely with WIC Office to identify program issues and solutions
• Ensures proper availability of appointments for WIC clients and that appointment availability follows federal regulations; adjusts clinic schedule and staff work schedules as necessary to meet client needs

Nutrition Education & Outreach

• Participates in continuing education activities related to nutrition, breastfeeding and supervision
• Actively participates in team meetings and interdepartmental meetings, as well as community partnership meetings to discuss issues pertaining to WIC participant needs
• Coordinates program outreach events and provides information about WIC services to health care providers and community partners to improve access, promote WIC participation and provide consistent nutrition and breastfeeding messages
• Provides leadership and expertise through active collaboration with community coalitions, groups and internal prevention programs to guide the development of evidence-based strategies to improve the health and well-being of the community

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Federal grant, renewable annually in September. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of 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. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to
employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date. Resume may be submitted in lieu of fully completed application. Please be sure all pertinent work experience is included on your resume. 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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.

VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Cydnee Stuckey

Phone: 757-278-6692

Email: cydnee.stuckey@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.