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Title: Nutritionist State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $86,537.00 Pay Band: NV 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: Alexandria HQ Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district. Characteristic activities include conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school and community settings, develop and monitor nutritional care plans and food packages. Certifies clients for participation in available public health programs, schedules, provides and documents basic and secondary/high risk nutrition education; makes referrals to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits. May perform other related administrative tasks. Alexandria Health Department is seeking a motivated, flexible team-player nutritionist who enjoys working in a busy multicultural environment providing efficient direct care in the clinic and the community. Provide nutritional educational classes individually or in a group and support breastfeeding efforts. Support the program in other program activities and planning, orientation of new staff, provide reports to WIC Coordinator, maintain clinic functions such as reminder calls missed calls/letters, inventory. Benefits 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. This is a RESTRICTED POSITION which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Annual funding cycle is Oct. 1st to Sept. 30th of the following year. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant funds. Minimum Qualifications Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731. Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to public health and regulations/standards for the program. Knowledge of nutrition principles and an ability to make appropriate nutritional assessments for all age groups, including women, infants and children; ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data to describe population served and outcomes of nutrition intervention. Strong communication, organizational and planning skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff members individually and in group settings. Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the WIC program. Additional Considerations Registered Dietitian preferred. Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers

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