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Overview

The Vermont Department of Health Brattleboro District Office has a dynamic opportunity for an enthusiastic and organized Nutritionist who is passionate about improving community health and providing excellent nutritional counseling and breastfeeding support to individuals enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. The ideal candidate will work as part of an inter-disciplinary team of public health professionals that are focused on making positive impacts on the health and well-being of community members in Windham County, VT.

\ Public Health Nutritionists provide nutrition counseling services to a diverse caseload of clients enrolled in WIC. In addition, the position engages in community outreach, education, and partnership building with other organizations focused on working with low-income families.\ Vermont Department of Health is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the department\'s diversity and commitment to foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. We value employees who embrace change and enjoy participating in a variety of activities in collaboration with other staff to meet our public health mission.

\ Job duties may include, but are not limited to:\ 1. Conduct nutrition counseling and nutrition education for families enrolled in WIC\ 2. Develop and maintain internal and external collaboration, communication, and partnerships to improve health outcomes across the life span\ 3. Obtain and use nutrition assessment data (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and socioeconomic information) to provide individualized client nutrition counseling; identify potential barriers and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for WIC participants\ 4. Become a content expert in nutrition needs relating to women, infants, and children\ 5. Ability to work with people from various backgrounds and cultures, including individuals with limited English proficiency\ 6. Working knowledge of the WIC Program including eligibility, benefits, along with local, state, and Federal policies and procedures pertaining to nutrition assistance\ 7. Provide breast/chest feeding support to clients

DIVISION OF LOCAL HEALTH - WHO WE ARE:

The Division of Local Health\'s vision and mission is to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters and healthy communities.To this end, the Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person\'s strength, assets, and values.The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.

TELEWORK:\ The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.\ \ MISSION & VISION:\ The Department of Health\'s missionis to protect and promote the best health of all Vermonters. Ourvisionis healthy Vermonters living in healthy communities.Our goals are:

Effective and integrated public health programs.

Communities with the capacity to respond to public health needs.

Internal systems that provide consistent and responsive support.

A competent and valued workforce that is supported in promoting and protecting the public\'s health.

A public health system that is understood and valued by Vermonters.

Health equity for all Vermonters.

CULTURE & VALUES:

The Department of Health\'s culture is one in which our success and our workplace culture are interdependent. Our culture is driven by a passion for the mission. We are committed to these values:

Creativity, innovation, and calculated risk-taking.

Open and transparent leadership.

Staff expertise, autonomy, and excellence.

Professional growth through individual development plans, special projects, and opportunities to stretch.

Wellness and work-life balance.

Environmental Factors

Duties primarily performed in public health organization setting or in outlying service sites.

Travel to outlying sites will require a driver\'s license. Private means of transportation may be required.

Occasional travel to statewi