Nutritionist-Breastfeeding Coordinator

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington, DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

The Loudoun County Health Department provides health services that enhance and ensure the health of all Loudoun County residents including protecting the environment, preventing the spread of disease, and promoting health.

Are you passionate about supporting women and children and making a meaningful impact in the community? The Loudoun County Health Department invites you to join our dynamic WIC team as a Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Coordinator. In this vital role, you will apply your expertise as a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition services, helping to shape healthier futures for families in the County's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program.

In this role, you will:
* Coordinate the Breastfeeding Program for the Loudoun Health District.
* Analyze participant diets and calculate nutritional adequacy based on Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA).
* Assess client nutritional needs according to their lifecycle stage and health status, tailoring WIC food packages and providing individualized nutrition counseling.
* Review and interpret medical/nutritional histories and lab results.
* Deliver educational training and outreach on nutrition and breastfeeding to individuals and community groups.
* Conduct high-risk nutrition counseling for clients with specific medical conditions, such as obesity, gestational issues, and anemia.
* Lead community education and outreach efforts to increase awareness of program benefits, utilizing strategic methods and venues to effectively share information.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to improving maternal and child health and empowering families through nutrition and education.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Impactful Work: Make a real difference by helping families receive informative nutrition and breastfeeding information.
Community Engagement: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Loudoun County residents.

Professional Development: Grow your skills in nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, and support families across Loudoun County get access to healthy food and medical care.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Interviewing clients to assess symptoms and identify nutritional deficiencies.
* Performing lab tests, taking physical measurements, and evaluating medical records and lab results.
* Process special formula and concentrated formula requests, nutritionals and formula needed for tube feeding.
* Conducting WIC certifications and providing individualized nutrition counseling.
* Calculating the nutritional adequacy of meals based on Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs).
* Developing and presenting both normal and therapeutic diets tailored to client needs.
* Planning and delivering individual and group nutrition education sessions on topics such as healthy eating, pregnancy nutrition, weight control, and breastfeeding.
* Promoting breastfeeding and certifying pregnant women at intake appointments.
* Loaning breast pumps and addressing breastfeeding-related questions and concerns.
* Supervising and supporting Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
* Providing guidance on USDA food supplement programs.
* Writing reports, developing educational materials, maintaining case files and records, and ensuring program compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
* Managing equipment and supply inventory, including issuing supplemental foods such as infant formula.
* Participating in planning, staff meetings, in-service training, and other departmental activities.
* Attending professional development and continuing education opportunities.
* Performing additional duties assigned to support WIC and departmental goals.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and join a team that values your expertise, apply now! Together, we can enhance healthcare access and improve the lives of our community members.

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field and satisfactory completion of a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionist; one year of relevant experience which includes lactation counseling.

Preferred:
* Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred.

* Criminal background check, fingerprinting, and Child Protective Services (CPS) check required.
* Required to hold and maintain active registration as a Dietitian, as defined by VA code. Must obtain this active registration within six (6) months of the hire date.
* Complete specialized training in lactation management and care - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) (preferred) or 45-hour Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC)-approved training in lactation management within 6 months of employment.
* Meet Certified Professional Authority (CPA) and Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) qualifications within first 12 months of employment.
* Meet WIC education and continuing education requirements.
* TB test within 10 days of hire.
* Hold or obtain First Aid/CPR certifications at hire or within four (4) months of hire.
* Vaccination or proof of vaccination as required for Health Care Personnel by the Virginia Department of Health.
* Obtain any Department-required certifications within established time frames of hire.