Position Information

Arlington County’s Department of Human services Aging & Disability program is seeking a Nutritionist to join their Agency on Aging Team. This position will ensure that the Home Delivered Meals Program, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and the Congregate Nutrition Programs (Social 60 Cafés at 3 55 Centers) are delivered as stipulated in the applicable state service standards and federal regulations.
The Agency on Aging (AAA) strives to ensure older adults live as an integral part of society with dignity and access to programs and services that meet their needs and preferences. To learn more about the AAA please .
Specific duties include:

• Coordinating the required assessment/reassessment for the Home Delivered Meals program;
• Analyzing nutritional needs of program participants and developing dietary plans;
• Participating in quarterly menu planning with the contracted meal provider and analyzing proposed menus compliance to required nutritional standards;
• Providing regular nutrition education for AAA programs and one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants determined to be high nutrition risk; and
• Performing other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor.

• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills; and
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

Selection Criteria

Minimums:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field;
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); and
• Some experience as a nutritionist or dietician.

• Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field;
• Post-Master's degree experience including at least one year providing services to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers and their families
• Some experience or specialized training in gerontology or geriatrics;
• Some experience with the planning and supervision of food and nutrition services in home and community-based or facility-based settings; and
• Bilingual in Spanish, Korean, Russian, Amharic, or Vietnamese.

Special Requirements

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A background check is required and may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit check and may require signing a release authorizing the County to obtain this information. The position will require travel around Arlington County. Applicant must possess or obtain by the time the appointment a valid Driver's license from the applicant's place of resident or be willing to use alternative modes of transportation.
A pre-hire background check and State of Virginia Child Welfare and Neglect Central Registry will be required.
Employment restrictions: To ensure that dual relationships are avoided and that employees who are also clients do not relate to their service provider as co-professionals, employees will not be hired by the County to provide or support services to the team or program in which they are current clients:

• You cannot concurrently receive behavioral health services from Arlington County Community Service Board (CSB) programs while employed in an Arlington County CSB program (exception Crisis Intervention services).
• At least 24 months must have passed between receipt of CSB services from Arlington County and employment in an Arlington County CSB program.

Additional Information

The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, including the core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with limited flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend outreach work may be required.
An online application is required. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.