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.