Dietitian (Program Coordinator) - Whole Health Program Manger

The Whole Health Program Manager oversees and supports the Facility implementation of the Whole Health System of Care, including the Pathway and Community Partnerships, and Well-being and Clinical Care, as assigned. The Whole Health Program Manager works in close collaboration with the Whole Health Clinical Director, Whole Health direct line supervisors, Whole Health staff and other facility stakeholders.Qualifications: Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference.
• Foreign Education. To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: GS-12:
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments and solves problems.
(b) Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.
(c) Skill in developing training and reference materials.
(d) Ability to develop policies and procedures.
(e) Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development.
Preferred Experience:
-Two or more years of supervisory experience
-Medical Health Administration Degree
-Experience with process improvement initiatives and/or projects
-Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
References: VA Handbook 5005/154, Part II, Appendix G20, dated October 14, 2022.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Pushing (0.5 hours); Use of fingers; Walking (2 hours); Standing (0.5 hours); operate a motor vehicle, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Specific visual requirement (Far Vision: 20/30); Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional and Mental Stability; Sit for extended periods; Performs Independently; Cognitive Stability.Education: IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
The Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist (RDN) must be from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The bachelor's or higher degree must be from a US regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalent. A list of ACEND accredited programs is located on the ACEN website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Employment Type: FULL_TIME