Nutritionist Sr.

DHRM•Lynchburg, VA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Central Virginia Health District seeks to fill a Nutritionist position based at the Lynchburg Health Department. You must meet requirements for use of the title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) team to serve as a Nutritionist. This position provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within the district. The incumbent of this position would serve as a mentor and may supervise all nutritional programs and supporting staff for the health district, featuring intermediate term program issues. Characteristic activities encompass overall responsibility for planning, implementing and providing nutrition services to a district including areas of Women's, Infants & Children, Maternal/Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning, Baby Care, and Adolescent Health. This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for a 1-year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant funds.

Requirements

Must meet requirements for use of the title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to public health and regulations/standards for the program.
Knowledge of nutrition principles and an ability to make appropriate nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants and children.
Ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data to describe population served and outcomes of nutrition intervention.
Strong communication, organizational and planning skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff members individually and in group settings.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor and may supervise all nutritional programs and supporting staff for the health district, featuring intermediate term program issues.
Plan, implement and provide nutrition services to a district including areas of Women's, Infants & Children, Maternal/Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning, Baby Care, and Adolescent Health.
Provide nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within the district.
Respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program.

Benefits

40 hours of front-loaded annual leave on a one-time basis
Health and life insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
State funded Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid holidays
Vacation
Tuition assistance
Free wellness programs
State retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching
12 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plans (including 401 a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
Sick, family/personal, and annual leave