Nutritionist Associate #WTX12 (Wage)

Title: Nutritionist Associate #WTX12 (Wage)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $20.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER -TW

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Western Tidewater Women's Children and Infants (WIC) program is seeking a Nutritionist Associate to independently determine nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages. The Nutritionist Associate 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 and makes referrals for high-risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Western Tidewater WIC program services the City of Franklin, the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Southampton County as well as Pughsville. This position is based in Suffolk but may be required to work at the other offices within the district on occasion.

THIS IS A WAGE POSITION
Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment:
• Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.
• Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. Therefore, they are
not eligible for benefits which are provided to salaried employees, such as leave credits, holiday pay, insurance, access to the grievance procedure, etc.
• Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work.
• Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1,500 hours during the period of May 1 – April 30 of the following year (the Standard Measurement Period).
• Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1,500 hours during the Standard Measurement
Period, the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun.
• Wage employees are eligible to apply for all classified positions for which recruitment has been initiated, including those limited to State Employees Only.
• If a wage employee becomes employed in a classified position, he/she will be eligible to purchase retirement credit for the time worked as a wage employee.
• Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.

This is a RESTRICTED position, which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant for a year period ending September 30th. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The successful applicant will be required to enroll and complete CPA training (Competent Professional Authority) within 6 months.

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

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition or related field
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