nutritionist ii - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Description

Salary: $ $50.92 Hourly

Location : Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: C-DHS-HQ

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: DHS ADS Agency on Aging

Opening Date: 05/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information

Arlington County's 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 click

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.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

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

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
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.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• 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 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 voice) or email .

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• BA/BS Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
• BA/BS Degree in an unrelated field
• MA/MS Degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
• MA/MS Degree or higher in an unrelated field

02

Do you have a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registration card?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have as a nutritionist or dietician.

• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04

How many years of work experience or specialized training do you have in gerontology or geriatrics?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

05

Do you have work experience in the planning and supervision of food and nutrition services in home and community-based or facility-based settings?

• Yes
• No

06

If you possess post-Master's degree experience including at least one year providing services to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers and their families, please provide the following information:

• Highest level of clinical degree earned;
• Date of graduation;
• Date(s) of practicum;
• Place of practicum;
• Responsibilities of practicum; and
• Years of relevant experience.

07

Do you have the ability to understand and convey information orally and/or in writing in any of the languages listed below? Check all that apply

• Amharic
• Korean
• Spanish
• Russian
• Vietnamese
• None of the above

Required Question