The Vermont Department of Health’s Middlebury District Office has an opening for a dynamic Nutrition Assistant to complement our professional team. This position is an opportunity to work with clients and community partners in direct support of the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. This is a nutrition education and clerical position that advances our mission: To protect and promote the best health for all Vermonters. The successful candidate will: 

•    Work one on one with WIC participants by providing certification services  
•    Use problem solving skills to resolve nutrition-related questions from participants and community partners  
•    Provide clerical duties that support the enrollment and retention of WIC participants  
•    Participate in office initiatives such as lead screening and emergency preparedness

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 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. 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.