Nutritionist Associate

Job Duties

The Nutritionist Associate independently determines nutrition eligibility of applicants / clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages.

Assesses nutritional status / eligibility for program services by : Nutrition Assessment using VENA technique process / food frequency history, assessing growth patterns, weight patterns, biochemical values and medical history.

Independently sets dietary goals based on the assessment. Provides patient counseling specific to the individual’s nutritional needs.

Makes referrals for high risk counseling with Nutritionist when appropriate.

VDH offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match with a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family / personal and annual leave, and other benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training completed within 6 months of hire

• Basic knowledge of nutrition and nutritional standards
• Ability to conduct interviews and collect information
• Ability to interpret, document, calculate, and compile routine data
• Experience providing patient education and / or communicating information to individuals
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing, to interact with a variety of patients, peers, and supervisors
• Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing workloads
• Skills using computer systems

Additional Considerations

• Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a related area preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Experience obtaining blood samples / finger sticks, and taking heights and weights of individuals

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.

Contact Information

Name : Lindsay Glass

Phone : (804) 239-5956

Email : ov

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.