Human Services Program Coordinator (VA/MD/DC Dietetic Internship Director)

DHRM • Richmond, VA

22d

About The Position

The Human Services Program Coordinator serves as the Director of the Virginia/Maryland/District of Columbia Dietetic Internship. The employee is the point of contact with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) regarding internship requirements and management and maintenance of accreditation status. The coordinator prepares the internship schedule to ensure at least 1,200 hours are completed, identifies rotation sites, and ensures intern activities meet competencies. The coordinator provides updates to the WIC Program Manager and seeks advice and direction from internship preceptors and graduates, AND/ACEND, and internship coordinators in Maryland and the District of Columbia as needed. The position ensures the program maintains full compliance with ACEND standards and cannot direct another ACEND-accredited nutrition and dietetics education program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nutrition practice in clinical, community, and food service domains.
• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading collaborative projects and coordinating the work of several individuals.
• Skill in preparing written reports and creating effective data visualizations.
• Experience with program assessment, accreditation, or outcome tracking.
• Skill in presenting information clearly and effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and convey information effectively.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact with AND/ACEND regarding dietetic internship requirements.
• Manage and maintain the internship’s accreditation status and ensure full compliance with ACEND standards.
• Prepare the internship schedule to ensure the minimum 1,200 hours are met.
• Locate rotation sites and ensure intern activities meet competencies.
• Provide updates to the WIC Program Manager.
• Consult internship preceptors, graduates, AND/ACEND, and Maryland and District of Columbia internship coordinators for advice and direction as needed.
• Serve as Director of the Dietetic Internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed