Title : Nutritionist Associate

State Role Title : Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range : $30,000-$35,000

Pay Band : 2

Agency : Virginia Department of Health

Location : WEST PIEDMONT-FRANKLIN

Agency Website : Nutritionist Associate

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of

applicants / clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes

appropriate food packages. Assesses nutritional status / eligibility for program services

by : dietary recall / 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 individual's nutritional

needs. Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.

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

• Possess basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
• Must complete required training to obtain the Certification as a

Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire

Demonstrated ability to : interview clients & collect client information;

interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain

blood sample / finger stick; provide patient education

Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and

work effectively as a member of a health care team

Skills using computer systems and systems required to support the

programs

Additional Considerations

Training or course work in Dietetics, food services, or a related area

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.

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. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11 : 55 p.

m. on the job closing date. Applications and / or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

• It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists);
• sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation;

disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website : www.

The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions : You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application.

This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name : Cortez Jackson

Phone : n / a

Email : cortez.jackson@vdh.virgina.gov

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.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Last updated : 2024-04-19