Nutritionist

Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. Three Rivers Health District serves the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula region which includes the counties of: Richmond, Westmoreland, Northumberland, Lancaster, Essex, Middlesex, Mathews, Gloucester, King & Queen and King William.This position is funded by a federal grant which is reviewed annually, and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent upon the continued availability of funds.The position of Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within the Three Rivers District. Characteristic activities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school and community settings, develop and monitor 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.What you will do:Direct Care/WIC Services• Provides WIC nutrition services and direct care in clinics; assures efficient delivery of patient care services that meet local, state and federal standards, policies and proceduresNutrition Education• Works with appropriate staff to create targeted nutrition education classes; ensures that nutrition education classes are made available for all participants; facilitates nutrition education classes to participants through individual or group discussion or a child focused setting utilizing interactive techniques to engage the in the activity; documents nutrition education for each participant according to guidelinesBreastfeeding Support• Ensures breastfeeding support, encouragement, promotion and counseling is promoted to pregnant and breastfeeding women; strives to increase breastfeeding rates and duration of breastfeeding amongst WIC eligible clients in the districtAdministrative Support• Participates in other activities of the Nutrition Program and the Health Department, including program planning, staff meetings, orientation of new staff, and provision of in-service programs• Provides reports to WIC Coordinator as requested; handles client records and other confidential information with care, according to established procedures and HIPAA policy• Responsible for maintaining clinic functions as needed, including but not limited to reminder phone calls, missed appointment phone calls and letters, inventory, completing the failure to pick up benefit list, etc.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 • 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 programMust meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 - 2731. 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: Carolyn Gibson Phone: For Inquiries, Please E-mail 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.

Created: 2025-11-19