OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Nutritionist Associate. The Nutritionist Associate is responsible for independently determining nutrition eligibility of applicants/clients within program guidelines and independently prescribes appropriate food packages and related duties as assigned. This FULL-TIME position starts at $35.00 per hour and is located in Winchester, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Conducts dietary assessment.


• Assessments for health risks.


• Provides nutrition certification counseling to clients/families.


• Prescribes appropriate WIC food package.


• Determines frequency /content of follow-up nutrition education.


• Provides appropriate referrals.


• Monitors client care, follow-up recommendations and referrals.


• Prepares nutrition education materials/aids.


• Provides limited nutrition consultation to internal/external customers.


• Coordinates client care to improve health care outcomes.


• Consults with health care providers to develop care plans.


• Provides in-service education to paraprofessionals and record review.


• Provides in-service training to paraprofessionals regarding scheduled low-risk group nutrition education contacts.


• Collects and records information.


• Completes Local Agency Coordinator’s Quarterly Activity Report (WIC-398) (if functioning as local agency breastfeeding coordinator


• Creates a client friendly environment.


• Creates a breastfeeding friendly environment.


• Plans and schedules nutrition education classes.


• Follows the Nutrition Education section of the appropriate policies and procedures.


• Provides basic client nutritional services; interviews participants according to protocol, determining nutritional goals and eligibility requirements for participation in the WIC program.


• Conducts diet and health assessments and determines nutritional risk required in the certification process.


• Nutritional education provided to participants regarding identified nutritional and/or medical risks in accordance with policies and procedures.


• Provides individual or group follow-up education sessions.

• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.


• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.


• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience obtaining blood samples/finger sticks and taking heights and weight of individual.


• Training, job experience, or coursework in Nutrition, Dietetics, food services, or a related area preferred.


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition or related field preferred.

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.


• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).


• Ability to work collaboratively.


• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.


• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition or related field preferred.


• Required to complete WIC Web Based Nutrition Paraprofessional Training

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.