NUTRITIONIST

Title: NUTRITIONIST State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: 49774.50 - 53265 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: PORTSMOUTH - TW Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/portsmouthRecruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district. Characteristic activities include:

• Conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school, and community settings.
• Develop and monitor 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.

Benefits The Virginia Department of Health offers:

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans including 401(a) Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Sick, family, personal, and annual leave

Position Restrictions This position is restricted and subject to funding renewal annually.

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.

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 Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check.
• U.S. HHS/IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check, and E-Verify are required.
• 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 the position.

Equal Opportunity Policy 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.

Interagency Placement 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.

Veterans 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: TANYA WEAVER
• Phone: 757-393-8585
• Email: Tanya.Weaver@vdh.virginia.gov

Alternative Hiring Process (AHP) In support of the Commonwealths 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.