Nutritionist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Montgomery, WV

110d • $45,077 - $50,000

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health’s New River Health District provides public health services to residents of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the City of Radford. The Nutritionist provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of district settings, including clinics, schools, and community settings. The position conducts nutritional assessments and evaluations, develops and monitors nutritional care plans and food packages, and certifies clients for participation in available public health programs. It also schedules, provides, and documents basic and secondary/high-risk nutrition education; refers clients to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP; and may perform related administrative tasks.

This is a restricted position funded solely by the WIC grant for a one-year period ending September 30, 2026. Funding availability is reviewed before the grant expires and periodically thereafter, and continued employment depends on continued funding.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles and practices, their relationship to public health, and applicable program regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of nutrition principles and the ability to make appropriate nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants, and children.
• Ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data to describe the population served and outcomes of nutrition interventions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff individually and in group settings.
• Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian.
• Prior public health experience and/or experience with the WIC program.

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

• 13 paid holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Sick leave.
• Family/personal leave.
• Annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed