Public Health Nutritionist II

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The Public Health Nutritionist II provides individualized nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and education to participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about maternal and child health, enjoys building meaningful relationships with families, and values equity-centered nutrition and public health programming.

The successful candidate will work closely with pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and children under five to support healthy growth and feeding practices. Experience or comfort using Motivational Interviewing techniques and providing culturally responsive care is highly desirable.

In this role, you will:

• Provide participant-centered nutrition assessment, counseling, and breastfeeding support.
• Develop individualized care and follow-up plans for nutritionally high-risk participants.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and maternal-child health partners.
• Participate in community outreach and health education efforts.
• Contribute to outcomes-based planning and evaluation through WIC's Nutrition Services Plan.
• Support quality improvement efforts to strengthen WIC services for Vermont families.

We are seeking a creative and collaborative professional with strong communication and assessment skills who thrives in a team environment and embraces innovation and change. A commitment to health equity, customer service, and supporting diverse communities is essential. As part of the Vermont Department of Health, all employees are trained to support public health emergency response efforts that may impact the community.

The Burlington District Office is the largest of Vermont's 12 local health offices and serves a diverse and vibrant community. Located in Burlington's South End, our office is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and professionally rewarding workplace where employees can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

The Division of Local Health works 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. 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
State of Vermont telework policy requires at least three days a week working in the office. The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

MISSION

Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies.

VISION

All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.

VALUES

• Equity:
  We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies, our approach to collaboration, and how we build and nurture our workforce.
• Collaboration:
  
  We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.
• Inclusion:
  We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves.
• Harmony:
  We endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve.
• Data:
  We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing and use of data.

This position, Public Health Nutritionist II (Job Requisition #55082), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties primarily performed in public health…