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The Public Health Nutritionist primarily provides nutritional counseling and breastfeeding support to individuals enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. Comfort using Motivational Interviewing techniques in a culturally competent manner is highly desirable. Success in this role requires enjoyment in working with prenatal and postpartum women, as well as children under the age of five.
\ Expect to engage with nutritionally high-risk clients, developing tailored follow-up plans to address their specific needs. This position also involves community outreach, education, and collaboration with maternal and child health partners. We seek an innovative thinker with strong assessment skills who is passionate about continuously improving services for our clients.
\ As part of our team of nutritionists, you will participate in outcomes-based planning and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions through the Nutrition Services Plan.
\ We value team members who embrace change and enjoy working collaboratively to support our public health mission. All staff members are trained to respond to public health emergencies that may affect the community.
\ As part of the Vermont Department of Health, the Burlington District Office is the largest of 12 local health offices in Vermont. Located in Burlingtons South End, we strive to offer a supportive, professionally challenging, and healthy workplace to our employees.
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.
Duties primari ly performed in public health organization setting or in outlying service sites.
Travel to outlying sites will require a drivers license. Private means of transportation may be required.
Occasional travel to statewide trainings required. Possible travel in difficult weather conditions.
There is considerable interaction with staff, clients and the general public. At times of public health emergencies (floods, infectious disease outbreaks, etc.) individuals may be expected to assist. Physical demands vary with the position; generally limited to carrying equipment needed to conduct clinic and education activities. Employees work with a variety of clients and may have contact with potentially dangerous and combative individuals as well as a wide variety of illnesses. Certain functions may require duty outside of normal work hours.