Nutritionist Assistant - MRX14 Job at Virginia Dept of Health
Would you like to join the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation? If so, VDH has a perfect opportunity to join the Mount Rogers Health District’s WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team!
We are seeking a highly motivated Nutritionist Assistant for the Smyth County Health Department located at:
201 Francis Marion Lane
Marion, VA 24354
This is a wage position limited to 29 hours per week or 1500 hours per year; works approximately 29 hours per week on a variable schedule.
Nutritionist Assistants support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mount Rogers Health District by providing quality, customer-focused administrative support in our local health departments, schools, and other community locations. Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low-risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by the Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, and secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
The Virginia Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant for a period ending September 30, 2023. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.
We are seeking a highly motivated Nutritionist Assistant for the Smyth County Health Department located at:
201 Francis Marion Lane
Marion, VA 24354
This is a wage position limited to 29 hours per week or 1500 hours per year; works approximately 29 hours per week on a variable schedule.
Nutritionist Assistants support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mount Rogers Health District by providing quality, customer-focused administrative support in our local health departments, schools, and other community locations. Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low-risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by the Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, and secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
The Virginia Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant for a period ending September 30, 2023. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick from infants, children and women; provide patient education
- Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internal webmail
- Some knowledge of basic nutrition, nutritional standards, special diets & food service operations
- Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from high school with additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field
- Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program
Special Requirements
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Federal
WIC
Grant for a period ending September 30, 2023. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and other background E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
VDH requires all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td o r Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and other background E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
VDH requires all Health Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td o r Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only online applications-– Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
VDH employees have shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website at www.vdh.virginia.gov. VDH is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. As a V3 organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
VDH employees have shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website at www.vdh.virginia.gov. VDH is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce. As a V3 organization, VDH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference. State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
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