Nutrition Specialist

Job Summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Nutritionist to join our team. As a Nutritionist, you will play a critical role in providing nutrition services to clients in various settings within our district.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient 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
• Make referrals to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits

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
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program
• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program
• Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to public health
• Effective and basic interviewing and counseling skills (writing and oral presentation)
• Knowledge of appropriate educational principles and development of infants and children
• Knowledge of maternal and pediatric nutrition needs
• Knowledge of WIC programs
• Spanish/English Bilingualism