Nutritionist Associate
Company: DHRM
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: April 2, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Title: Nutritionist Associate State Role Title: Direct Service
Associate II Hiring Range: $38,000-$42,808 Pay Band: 2 Agency:
Virginia Department of Health Location: PORTSMOUTH -TW Agency
Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/portsmouth/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G 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: dietary recall/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. 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. This position is restricted and
subject to annual renewal of funds. Minimum Qualifications • 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. 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. “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. 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. 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: TANYA WEAVER Phone: (757)393-8585 Email:
Tanya.Weaver@vdh.virginia.gov 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.
Keywords: DHRM, Newport News , Nutritionist Associate, Healthcare , Portsmouth, Virginia
