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Overview

Are you interested in working with families and providing nutrition education? Do you enjoy working with local partners to build a healthier community? The Vermont Department of Health may have the right position for you!We are currently seeking a Public Health Nutritionist to be a part of a multidisciplinary team in our local public health office and provide nutritional counseling to a wide range of individuals and community partners. Our Public Health Nutritionist delivers prenatal and postpartum support and nutrition education to families in our Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program and works collaboratively with other public health staff on community outreach, education and partnership to support local health promotion initiatives. Our Public Health Nutritionist also plays a critical role in helping us achieve our mission of healthy Vermonters living in healthy communities. As a team member of the Department of Health, the Public Health Nutritionist has a critical role in public health emergency preparedness and will receive training to support communities during emergencies that threaten public health. The Vermont Department of Health strives to build a diverse and inclusive community.We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce which reflects the populations we are dedicated to serving. This position will be fully in-office during the training period and then the opportunity to explore telework with their Supervisor.

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 set ting 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 statewide trainings required. Potential 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.