Nutritionist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Suffolk, VA

5d • $46,655 - $53,907 • Onsite

About The Position

The Western Tidewater Health District is seeking a motivated and energetic Nutritionist to join its Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) team. The position provides nutrition services to clients in clinic, school, and community settings throughout the district. The Nutritionist is based in Suffolk and may occasionally work at other district offices. The WIC Program serves the City of Franklin, the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County, and Pughsville.

This is a restricted position funded solely by the Federal WIC Grant for a year period ending September 30. Funding availability is reviewed annually and periodically thereafter, and continued employment depends on continued availability of funds. Virginia law requires individuals using the title Dietitian or Nutritionist to meet one of the specified education, supervised experience, registration, certification, licensure, or other Board of Health Professions requirements. The role also requires health-care personnel to provide documentation of specified immunizations or evidence of immunity.

Requirements

• Meet Virginia Code § 54.1-2731 requirements for use of the title Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles and practices, their relationship to public health, and applicable program regulations and standards.
• Know nutrition principles and be able to make appropriate nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants, and children.
• Be able to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data describing the population served and outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Have strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff individually and in group settings.
• Be able to respond to public inquiries about the WIC program.
• Provide required documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time Tdap dose and boosters every 10 years; and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian.
• Prior public health experience and/or experience with the WIC program.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding practices.
• Two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent with or subsequent to the qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluations in clinic, school, and community settings.
• Develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages.
• Certify clients for participation in available public health programs.
• Schedule, provide, and document basic and secondary/high-risk nutrition education.
• Refer clients to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits.
• Perform other related administrative tasks as needed.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding the WIC program.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level