Nutritionist Assistant

Title:Nutritionist Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $28,195 - $34,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PIEDMONT-PRINCE EDWARD

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/piedmont

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 Piedmont Health District proudly serves 7 counties and the local health departments within, including Prince Edward, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, Charlotte, Buckingham and Cumberland. The position advertised is home-based at the Prince Edward County Health Department, but may be required to travel to any of the 7 local health departments within the district as needed. Mileage will be reimbursed per standard mileage rate.
Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
1. Program Support
Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines
Issues and explains eWIC cards to clients
Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols
Assist with questions regarding applications, refers complaints to supervisor
Reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments
Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided
Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/ returning phone messages and walk-in clients
Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources
2. Outreach & Education
Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients
May present on nutritional education
Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned
3. Other Duties
May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration

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 resume 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: Hope Bates

Phone: (434) 392-3984

Email: Hope.Bates@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.