RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
State of Virginia
Roanoke, VA
Sign-On Bonus

WIC Nutritionist Sr.

Title: WIC Nutritionist Sr. State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range: $38,894.00 to $48,500.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: ROANOKE HQ Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Supervises nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinates all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide. Responsible for work direction and quality assurance. Performs nutrition assessments, evaluates patient needs, prepares a written care plan, counsels' patients according to needs Follows patient until problems are resolved Documents care and if a reimbursable service, completes nutrition portion of billing form Coordinates training for professional, paraprofessional and technical support staff May perform other related administrative tasks Monitors/evaluates employee performance Understands Administrative policies and procedures and ensures compliance Ensures adequate staffing and training Works closely with district locations/staff and creates a customer friendly environment and handles questions/complaints Maintains inventory of equipment/materials Determines program/supply/equipment needs; ensures required authorization; ensures office(s) are well- maintained and presentable Assures Separation of Duties as in compliance with policy and performs quality assurance audits Prescribes food package tailored to needs, policies and procedures Schedules, provides and documents basic/secondary nutrition education Promotes nutrition programs, best practices and may act as a subject matter expert for participants May be required to perform other duties as assigned; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration Independently performs routine nutrition and tasks Coordinates/monitors local agency programs and reports changes Updates quality improvement measures This is a readvertisement. Previous applicant must reapply to be considered. This is a grant funded restricted position. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds. * THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND QUALIFIES FOR EXCEPTIONAL RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPTIONS, SUCH AS SIGN ON BONUS OF $2500 AND FRONT-LOADED LEAVE. * The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. Who We Are: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke. What We Do: RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities. 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. 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. Consider joining Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District which is a part of the Virginia Department of Health, as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to connect and serve the public in the WIC Program. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of nutritional programs, policies and procedures; current therapeutic diets, principles of nutrition, nutrition standards and application to public health is required. Skills in the use of electronic health records; counseling techniques including motivational interviewing and participant centered approaches is required Ability to supervise, schedule and evaluate personnel is required Ability to assess clinic flow for nutrition assessments is required Ability to promote breastfeeding is required Ability to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments; identify nutrition risks and develop individual care plans is required Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively as a member of a team with diverse participants is required Additional Considerations Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is preferred Ability to obtain certification as a Competent Professional Authority within (6) months of hire is preferred 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. 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. 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, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov. If 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. 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 Information Name: Darlene Smith Phone: 540-283-5034 Email: [email protected] In 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 800-552-5019. 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.