Nutritionist

DHRM•Montgomery, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The New River Health District provides public health services to the residents of Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County and the City of Radford. The Nutritionist provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district. Characteristic activities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school and community settings, develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages. 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, AFDC, and SNAP benefits. May perform other related administrative tasks. This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the WIC grant for a 1 year period ending 9/30/2026. The availability of funding is reviewed before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Requirements

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
Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian preferred
Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school and community settings
Develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages
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, AFDC, and SNAP benefits
May perform other related administrative tasks