Nutritionist Assistant

Title: Nutritionist Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $36,658 - $45,071

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: HAMPTON HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginia. The VDH is made up a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton, and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City, and York.

The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:

1.Workforce Development and Training
2.Culture and Climate
3.Community Engagement and Partnerships
4.Communication and Openness

Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities.

We currently hire for multiple positions at our Hampton and Newport News locations. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation.

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 Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution

Supervision received in areas of policy interpretation, unusual situations, legal issues and media. Independence in areas of nutritional tasks.

The appointment is to a restricted position which is solely funded by Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) grant through USDA for a one-year period ending September 30, 2025. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds.

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

• 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 and nutritional standards
• Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team

Additional Considerations

• Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field
• Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program

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.

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, c