Nutritionist

Job Duties

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for one year

period which is scheduled for review annually or before the grant expiration date and

periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant

funds.

The Lord Fairfax Health District is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program serving all localities within the district

with a primary focus in the Warren County and Page County Health Department.

This position is a full-time salaried Nutritionist position serving the WIC

participants.

Provides nutrition services to clients in a variety of settings within a district.

Characteristic activities : conducts patient nutritional assessments and evaluations in

the clinic, school and community settings; develops and monitors 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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
• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian / Nutritionist as authorized by Code

of VA 54.1 2731

Additional Considerations

• Prior public health experience and / or experience with WIC program preferred
• Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to public health
• Effective and basic interviewing and counseling skills (writing and oral presentation)
• Knowledge of appropriate educational principles and development of infants and

children

• Knowledge of maternal and pediatric nutrition needs
• Knowledge of WIC programs
• Spanish / English Bilingualism

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 : Karla Fillmore

Phone : 540-771-3434

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.