Nutritionist (WIC Program) Part-time

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Crater Health District as a WIC Nutritionist!

This position is grant-funded and subject to annual funding reviews. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds.

This position offers: **Exceptional Recruitment and Incentive Options**

Are you passionate about promoting health, nutrition, and wellness in your community? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children? Crater Health District, a division of the Virginia Department of Health, is seeking a dedicated WIC Nutritionist to provide essential nutrition services and support within our vibrant and diverse communities.

About Crater Health District
Located in beautiful south-central Virginia, Crater Health District encompasses seven health departments, serving a population of over 125,000 people. From the historic city of Petersburg to the North Carolina border, our district includes the cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, and Emporia, and the counties of Greensville, Surry, Sussex, Dinwiddie, and Prince George; travel is required within the district. We are committed to fostering resilient, healthy communities, and we need passionate individuals like you to help us achieve that goal.

Your Role as a WIC Nutritionist
As a WIC Nutritionist, you will be at the forefront of delivering vital nutrition services to individuals and families in need. This part-time, classified position involves providing nutrition education, counseling, and direct care in a variety of clinic settings. Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting Nutritional Assessments: Evaluate the nutritional status of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children, using health and nutrition history, lab data, and anthropometric measures to determine eligibility for WIC services.
• Nutrition Education: Lead engaging, interactive nutrition education classes, both individually and in group settings, tailored to the needs of our participants.
• Breastfeeding Support: Promote and support breastfeeding among pregnant and breastfeeding women, striving to increase breastfeeding rates and duration.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure that all services provided meet local, state, and federal standards, policies, and procedures, with accurate and timely documentation.

Who You Are
To be eligible for this role, you must meet the following criteria as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health:
• Educational Requirements: A bachelor's degree or higher in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Completion of a supervised clinical program, or eligibility as defined by the Virginia Code.
• Licensing: Must be licensed or certified as a dietitian/nutritionist by the appropriate boards or possess equivalent qualifications.

Why Work with Crater Health District?
As a part-time WIC Nutritionist, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Paid holidays, sick leave, family/personal leave, and annual leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the health of the communities you serve!

A Community That Cares
Working in Crater Health District means you’ll be part of a dynamic team, committed to making south-central Virginia healthier and more resilient. With a requirement to travel throughout the district, you'll be able to connect with diverse populations and build meaningful relationships within the community.

Apply Today!
If you're ready to help improve the nutritional health of individuals and families in Virginia, apply now to become part of our mission to create a healthier future for all. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together!

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and/or dietetics.
• Ability to make appropriate nutritional assessments, ability to obtain, interpret, and evaluate data to describe outcomes of nutrition intervention.
• Effective communication skills to include verbal and written.
• Ability to counsel and respond to public inquiries.

Additional Considerations

• Registered Dietitian preferred
• Prior public health experience and/or experience with WIC program preferred