Halifax, VA
Full Time
Salary: $15.00 per hour
HealthForce of Virginia is currently seeking a Nutrition Associate to work full time at the Health Department in Halifax.
*This assignment is for a minimum of 6 months, with the ability to extend based on merit and interest. *
Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with an hour long lunch each day.
Pay rate: $15 hr.
Purpose of Position:
Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.
Typical Core Duties:
- Program Support
- Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines
- Issues and explains eWIC cards to clients
- Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols
- Assist with questions regarding applications, refers complaints to supervisor
- Reviews participant’s rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments
- Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided
- Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/ returning phone messages and walk-in clients
- Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources
- Community Outreach
- Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients
- Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned
- Other Duties
- May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration
Typical Supervision/Independence of Action:
Supervision received in areas of policy interpretation, unusual situations, legal issues and media. Independence in areas of nutritional tasks.
Typical KSAs:
- Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick from infants, children and women; provide patient education
- Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internal webmail
- Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards
- Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team
Additional Considerations:
- Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field
- Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program
upport
You must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for this position. This position does involve driving a personal or state vehicle across the Halifax area. If you use your own vehicle, you will submit milage for reimbursement.
For More information: apply here.
