Nutritionist Associate

Title: Nutritionist Associate

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $37751 - $40000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Cent Shen-August/Staunton -TW

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status/eligibility for program services by: Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process/food frequency history assessing growth patterns weight patterns biochemical values and medical history. independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individuals nutritional needs. Makes referrals for high-risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate. This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC program for a years period ending September 30 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Considerations

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

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: Angie Mueller

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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