Nutritionist Associate - 07437
About The Position
The Cumberland Plateau Health District seeks a Nutritionist Associate based at the Russell County Health Department in Lebanon, Virginia. This position independently determines applicants’ and clients’ nutrition eligibility within program guidelines and prescribes appropriate food packages. It assesses nutritional status and eligibility for program services using the VENA nutrition assessment process and food-frequency history, including review of growth and weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical history. The Nutritionist Associate independently establishes dietary goals based on assessment, provides counseling tailored to individual nutritional needs, and refers high-risk clients to a Nutritionist for counseling when appropriate. This restricted position is funded solely by the WIC Program for a one-year period ending September 30 each year. Funding availability is reviewed before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment depends on the continued availability of grant or non-grant funds.
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 to interact with a variety of patients, peers, and supervisors.
- Ability to work effectively independently 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/finger sticks and taking 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 the VENA nutrition assessment process and food-frequency history, including growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical history.
- Set dietary goals based on assessment.
- Provide patient counseling specific to individual nutritional needs.
- Refer high-risk clients for counseling with a Nutritionist when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
