Nutritionist / Dietician

Duration:  At least 6 Months ( Possibility to extension )

Working hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm

Job Description:

• We are seeking a self-starter to provide nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within the Three Rivers Health District. Characteristic activities of this position include: conducting patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in the clinic, school, and community settings; and developing and monitoring nutritional care plans and food packages.
• This position also certifies clients for participation in available public health programs; schedules, provides, and documents basic and secondary/high-risk nutrition education; and makes referrals to programs such as Medicaid, AFDC, and SNAP benefits. May perform other related administrative tasks.
• This position is part of the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. Routine duties of this role may include but are not limited to obtaining anthropometric measurements (height/weight) and performing finger sticks to obtain a blood sample for hemoglobin testing.
• The Division of WIC and Community Nutrition Services supports public health community nutrition throughout the Commonwealth.
• The efforts are promoted through nutrition education topics including breastfeeding promotion and support. This position provides direct service to participants by conducting nutritional assessments and developing nutritional care plans to meet specific client needs.

Requirements KSA:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in dietetics or nutrition, with "two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent of after completion of such degree " (Per the 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 their 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 the 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 inquiries regarding the WIC program.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Attributes:

• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to public health.
• Experience utilizing effective and basic interviewing and counseling skills (written and oral presentation).
• Knowledge of appropriate educational principles and development of infants and children.
• Knowledge of maternal and pediatric nutrition needs.