Nutritionist Supervisor Senior - LW005

Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior - LW005

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $73,568 - $84,357

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: LENOWISCO-SCOTT

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

The LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts are seeking to fill a Nutritionist Supervisor Senior position to provide oversight of the WIC programs for both health districts. This position may be based at any health department within the two districts, which collectively serve Lee, Scott, Wise, Russell, Dickenson, Buchanan, and Tazewell Counties.

Successful candidate must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 - 2731.

This is the most senior supervisory level in the Nutrition Series for employees opting to

progress through the supervisory/managerial tracks. Supervises all nutritional

programs and supporting staff for a district, featuring intermediate term program

issues. Characteristic activities encompass overall responsibility for planning,

implementing and providing of nutrition services to a district including areas of

Women's, Infants & Children, Maternal/Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning,

Baby Care, and Adolescent Health. This position also involves writing WIC grant(s) and

the WIC Service Plan, program planning, monitoring, and analysis carried out via

conducting the self Local Agency Management Evaluations (LAME) reviews, along with

ultimate responsibility for follow up, documentation, and corrective action. Performs

technical training and programmatic assistance, developing satellite clinics, providing

outreach to physicians' offices, human services agencies, hospitals and other related

entities. Supervises professional and support employees within the nutritionist

programs through observation of work activities, consultation, statistical data and work

reviews. May provide nutritional assessment and education to clients. May perform

other related administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of program management,

analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried

out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the

supervisor. This benchmark serves as the sole district WIC and nutrition services

supervisor and is responsible for all aspects of WIC and nutrition services in a district

(only one per district).

1. Performance Management

Serves in a managerial capacity and conducts performance management

activities for staff

Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities, and resolves related

managerial/supervisory issues, in conjunction with program management and

Human Resource staff

Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts

appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals

2. Program Management

Responsible for the implementation of the WIC program; develops program

goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and monitors service delivery

methods and capacity of services to achieve objectives; develops a quality

assurance plan for each program area; ensures the evaluation of programs,

population outcomes and community health impacts through the collection of

data at the individual, system and population levels

Coordinates with health care staff in the District to ensure that nutrition

services are meeting the needs of patients and the community; communicates

nutrition goals and objectives to health care team and uses their suggestions

in revision of nutrition services plan; works closely with state WIC office on

matters of policy and procedure

Works with other District staff to integrate all resources providing nutrition

services into District nutrition plans; identifies public/private sector nutrition

resources within the District and coordinates Health Department nutrition

services with them; works closely with other local agencies including local

departments of Social Services, hospital dietitians and local physicians to

coordinate nutrition services to their clientele and to refer Health Department

patients to their services

Determines nutrition staffing needs in the District and prepares necessary

justification and documentation for requesting additional nutrition position;

recruits, interviews and hires WIC personnel

Oversees WIC budget; determines program budget needs and obtains required

authorization for expenditures; ensures WIC funds are utilized to maximize

services to WIC participants and used in compliance with state and federal

guidelines; develops and writes grant proposals to foundations and other

organizations to communicate the agency's mission and programs to potential

funding sources; prepares local, regional and state reports as required

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401 a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by the WIC Program for a 1 year period ending September 30th each year. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-grant funds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles of nutrition, public health programs, community resources and principles of health education
• Knowledge of budgeting; personnel management; ability to plan, implement and evaluate; grant writing; proficient use of a computer and Windows environment
• Skills in oral and written communication and nutrition counseling
• Ability to write reports, interpret policy, develop statistical reports and analyze data to impact program planning
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary team and provide team leadership; ability to supervise, schedule and evaluate personnel
• Extensive knowledge of the WIC program and its policies and procedures; work closely with State WIC office to identify program issues and solutions
• Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 - 2731

Additional Considerations

• Experience in public health nutrition, Registered Dietician, and supervisory experience preferred

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.

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: Karen Crutchfield

Phone: Not Provided

Email: karen.crutchfield@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.