Community Public Health Nutritionist

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Fj56), VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides nutrition education, outreach, and services to the Fairfax community, with a focus on underserved areas and populations. Delivers targeted outreach, training, and educational initiatives that support healthier dietary choices. Collaborates with community stakeholders and county programs to expand access to nutrition information and resources. Assists Fairfax County residents in improving their health and nutrition by connecting them with appropriate services and educational opportunities. Identifies potential Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients and refers them to WIC and other relevant resources. Conducts nutrition assessments for WIC participants, identifies nutritional risks, and provides education to address those risks and support overall health and well-being. Issues WIC food benefits and tailors food packages as appropriate.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition.
• Ability to assess and evaluate the nutritional needs of individuals, families and groups.
• Ability to develop nutrition care plans.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• A bachelor's or higher degree in nutritional sciences, public health nutrition, dietetics or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university and satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionists.
• Valid driver's license.
• AED certification (Required within 60 days).
• CPR certification (Required within 60 days).
• Completion of a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings.
• Ability to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Possess credentialing requirements to be a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Previous experience as a WIC Nutritionist.
• Experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Experience working in community-based public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post-partum women, infants, and children.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in recordkeeping, utilizing electronic health records systems, and in the use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word and Excel) or other software applications.
• Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, use critical thinking skills, be organized and have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education, outreach, and services to the Fairfax community, with a focus on underserved areas and populations.
• Delivers targeted outreach, training, and educational initiatives that support healthier dietary choices.
• Collaborates with community stakeholders and county programs to expand access to nutrition information and resources.
• Assists Fairfax County residents in improving their health and nutrition by connecting them with appropriate services and educational opportunities.
• Identifies potential Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients and refers them to WIC and other relevant resources.
• Conducts nutrition assessments for WIC participants, identifies nutritional risks, and provides education to address those risks and support overall health and well-being.
• Issues WIC food benefits and tailors food packages as appropriate.

Benefits

• Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
• Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level