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Job Summary:

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated Nutritionist Associate to join our team. As a key member of our WIC program, you will be responsible for determining nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and prescribing appropriate food packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess nutritional status/eligibility for program services by conducting nutrition assessments using the VENA technique process/food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values, and medical history.
• Independently set dietary goals based on the assessment and provide patient counseling specific to the individual's nutritional needs.
• Make referrals for high-risk counseling with a Nutritionist when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training completed within 6 months of hire.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards.
• Ability to conduct interviews and collect information.
• Ability to interpret, document, calculate, and compile routine data.
• Experience providing patient education and/or communicating information to individuals.
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing, to interact with a variety of patients, peers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member.
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads.
• Skills using computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a related area.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals.

What We Offer:

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

How to Apply:

Please submit your application and/or resume through the Virginia Jobs website. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Virginia Department of Health is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.