Nutritionist Associate-MRX33
About The Position
The Wythe County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist Associate to determine nutrition eligibility for applicants and clients according to program guidelines and ensure they receive appropriate food packages. The position assesses nutritional status using measurements such as height, weight, and finger sticks, along with the VENA assessment process, food frequency histories, growth and weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical histories. The role also provides weekly WIC coverage in Bland County and coverage as needed at other health departments across the district. The Nutritionist Associate sets individualized dietary goals and provides patient-centered counseling based on assessment findings, helping clients improve their nutritional habits and overall well-being. The position refers clients for high-risk counseling with a Nutritionist when appropriate. This is a wage, restricted position funded solely by the USDA/FNS WIC Grant through September 2027. Continued employment depends on the availability of grant funding, business need, and other stated wage-employee conditions. Wage employees are paid only for hours worked, may not work more than 29 hours per week on average over a year, and may not exceed 1,500 hours during the May 1–April 30 standard measurement period. Wage employees are not eligible for benefits provided to salaried employees.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards.
- Ability to conduct interviews and collect information.
- Ability to interpret, document, calculate, and compile routine data.
- Experience providing patient education and/or communicating information to individuals.
- Good verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, peers, and supervisors.
- Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member.
- Experience multitasking and prioritizing workloads.
- Skills using computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Training, job experience, or coursework in nutrition, dietetics, food services, or a related area.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Experience obtaining blood samples or performing finger sticks and taking heights and weights of individuals.
Responsibilities
- Determine nutrition eligibility for applicants and clients in accordance with program guidelines.
- Ensure clients receive appropriate and tailored food packages.
- Assess nutritional status using heights, weights, finger sticks, the VENA assessment process, food frequency histories, growth and weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical histories.
- Provide weekly WIC coverage in Bland County and coverage as needed at other health departments across the district.
- Set individualized dietary goals and provide patient-centered counseling based on assessment findings.
- Refer clients for high-risk counseling with a Nutritionist when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
