Nutritionist Sr - Norfolk, United States - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Description

Nutritionist Sr


VDHNF021Job no:

Work type:
Full-Time (Salaried)

Location:
Norfolk,

Virginia Categories:
Health and Human ServicesTitle: Nutritionist Sr


VDHNF021State Role Title:
Program Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range:
$41,800 - $53,900
Pay Band: 4Agency: Virginia Department of HealthLocation: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website:
Type: General Public - GJob DutiesSupervises nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinates all WIC and other nutritionalprogram components district wide. Responsible for work direction and qualityassurance. Performs nutrition assessments, evaluates patient needs, prepares awritten care plan; counsels patients according to needs; follows patient untilproblems are resolved; documents care and if a reimbursable service, completesnutrition portion of billing form; coordinates training for professional,paraprofessional and technical support staff. May perform other relatedadministrative tasks.
Minimum QualificationsMust meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Codeof VA

• Knowledge of nutritional programs, policies & procedures; currenttherapeutic diets, principles of nutrition, nutrition standards & applicationto public health
• Skills in use of electronic health records; counseling techniques includingmotivational interviewing & participant centered approaches
• Ability to supervise, schedule & evaluate personnel; assess clinic flow forefficiency & effectiveness; promote breastfeeding; perform comprehensivenutrition assessments; identify nutrition risks & develop individual careplans; communicate in a professional manner; work effectively as amember of a team with diverse participantsAdditional ConsiderationsPrevious WIC experience preferred.

Special InstructionsYou 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:
you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following:

hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the United States Department of Agriculture for a 1-year period ending 09/30/24.

The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of 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.

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 InformationName:

Carolyn AbronPhone:
Email: Carolyn.

Abron-.virginia.govIn 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 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

Advertised:
12 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 26 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time