Nutritionist

Job Duties

***THE INCUMBENT WILL RECEIVE A ONETIME SIGN ON BONUS OF $2500.00 FOR A 2 YEAR EMPLOYMENT COMMITTMENT****

Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district.
Characteristic activities: conducts patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in
the clinic, school and community settings; develops and monitors 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.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance,
retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick,
family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code
of VA 54.1 – 2731.
Typical KSAs: • 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

Additional Considerations

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

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Cortez Jackson

Phone: n/a

Email: ov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.