Nutritionist Associate

DHRM • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants and clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. The role assesses nutritional status and eligibility for program services through dietary recall or food-frequency history; assessment of growth and weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical history; and independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. The Nutritionist Associate provides patient counseling tailored to individual nutritional needs and refers clients for high-risk counseling with a Nutritionist when appropriate.

This position is restricted and subject to annual renewal of funds. The role is located in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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 independently and as a team member.
• Experience multitasking and prioritizing workloads.
• Computer systems skills.

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 finger sticks and taking individuals’ heights and weights.

Responsibilities

• Determine nutrition eligibility of applicants and clients within program guidelines.
• Prescribe appropriate food packages.
• Assess nutritional status and eligibility for program services using dietary history, growth and weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical history.
• Set dietary goals based on assessment findings.
• Provide patient counseling specific to individuals’ nutritional needs.
• Refer clients for high-risk counseling with a Nutritionist when appropriate.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Sick leave
• Family/personal leave
• Annual leave

What This Job Offers

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