Nutritionist #TJ007
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About The Position
The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is currently seeking a Nutritionist (Breastfeeding Coordinator) to join our team dedicated to protecting and promoting public health! BRHD is comprised of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. The position will be based in the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department but will require travel to other locations in the district. Become a vital force in community health! A WIC Nutritionist, independently and collaboratively delivers comprehensive client care to a diverse population, directly impacting health and birth outcomes while enhancing community food access. Characteristic activities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages. This individual certifies clients for participation in available public health programs, schedules, provides and documents basic and secondary/high risk nutrition education; makes referrals to programs such as Medicaid or SNAP. May perform other related administrative tasks. This position is directly responsible for overseeing breastfeeding efforts and promoting breastfeeding across the district. The Breastfeeding Coordinator directly supervises the team of breastfeeding peer counselors and is considered the designated breastfeeding expert for the district. This role specifically monitors and supports the district's breastfeeding participants, breastfeeding supplies, and handles all high-risk breastfeeding cases. This role offers a unique pathway to professional advancement, including sponsorship for a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) certification from the Virginia WIC Program. Additionally, after one year of employment, qualified individuals can apply to the VA/MD/DC WIC Dietetic Internship to further their studies in Nutrition and Dietetics.
