Nutritionist Assistant

Title:

Nutritionist Assistant

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $37,200 - $39,700

Pay Band: 2

Agency:
Virginia Department of Health

Location:

WESTERN TIDEWATER HQ

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Looking for a great opportunity to serve your community? The Western Tidewater Health District WIC Program is seeking an enthusiastic qualified individual to work in our WIC Office as a Nutritionist Assistant.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Western Tidewater WIC Program services the City of Franklin, the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County as well as Pughsville.

This is a multi-hire recruitment. The positions will be based in Suffolk and Franklin. Selected candidates may be required to work at the other offices within the district on occasion.

This position will provide program support to the Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate.

Duties will include:

* Answer and return client calls

* Assist clients with form completion

* Inform clients about WIC program guidelines

* Routinely obtain blood sample/ finger sticks from infants, children and women

* Schedule WIC appointments

* Maintain WIC records

* Compile and access WIC reports

* Secure and verify information needed for WIC income eligibility determination.

The Nutritionist Assistant is also required to participate in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients and complete required training and developmental opportunities as assigned.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

This is a RESTRICTED position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant for a year period ending September 30th. 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

* Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick from infants, children and women; provide patient education

* Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internal webmail

* Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards

* Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care 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

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:.

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