Nutrition Associate

4 weeks ago

Charleston, United States State of West Virginia Full time

Continuous Recruitment, Statewide:  This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants. This classification has positions in every area of the state. Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register. 

Under general supervision at the full-performance level, these positions perform paraprofessional work for the West Virginia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program including determining income eligibility, health screening, referrals to health and human service programs, basic nutrition education and breastfeeding education. They provide basic nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education and counseling to groups and individuals. These positions certify participants in the WIC program and provide breastfeeding counseling to WIC participants which are governed by federal regulations and state and local policies and procedures. These positions may require travel. Perform related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics

These positions are distinguished by the assignment of duties requiring independent judgment in application of regulations, policies and procedures and nutrition theories. These positions are responsible for the development and implementation of care plans for low-risk clients. Typically, these positions have extensive direct contact with clients and community service providers. These positions do not have supervisory or lead work responsibilities.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.  

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

 

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

 

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Training: Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in a health, nutrition, child development, or behavioral sciences field.

OR

Substitution: Successful completion of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 12 semester hours in health, nutrition, child development, or behavioral sciences field may substitute for the required training.

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