Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to Veterans, U.S. Citizens, and current Federal employees of other agencies. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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The MOVE! Program Coordinator will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Service policies and procedures and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics. MOVE! Program Coordinators:

• Manage all phases of the MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans facility program, which falls under the umbrella of Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP). The coordinator is responsible for the overall technical and administrative oversight of the MOVE! Weight Management Program operations within their program area. The program coordinator leads the MOVE! team and develops, organizes, directs, manages, and controls the operational status of the program.
• Plan and develop policies, procedures and goals, and implements and educates staff on applicable VHA directives, handbooks, or other policies. The program coordinator has overall responsibility for planning, assessing, and evaluating programs to ensure proper coordination between care delivered by the program and overall delivery of healthcare within the facility.
• Ensure the program provides a Whole Health approach to wellness and coaches clients on ways to make healthy lifestyle changes that are in line with patient-centered goals and honor each Veteran as an expert on their life while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.
• Provide in person clinical visits and utilize virtual care technology such as phone, VA Video Connect (VVC), and Secure Messaging (SM) to improve access to the program.
• Conduct a comprehensive nutrition assessment utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for MOVE! program assigned patients.
• Determine the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to evaluate patient and/or caregiver's readiness to learn and potential for changing behaviors.
• Assess educational needs and provide nutrition education/counseling for individuals and groups, incorporating a learning approach that considers the cultural, religious, educational and medical situation of the patient. Includes information regarding budgeting, menu planning, food purchasing and preparation, food storage and sanitation.
• Provide Veterans with education on how to complete Whole Health Personal Health Inventory and document completed Whole Health Personal Inventory and Personal Health Plan in electronic medical record.
• Participate in community projects and education. Serves on various local, VISN, and national committees and workgroups as needed / assigned.
• Support MOVE! Program Performance Improvement activities by participating in the development of MOVE! Program indicators, evaluation criteria, collection of performance improvement data, monitoring outcomes, and initiating corrective actions.
• Maintain productivity standards. Practice effective time management, and prioritizing of tasks to ensure efficient workflow in assigned area.
• Direct development and revision of patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols.
• Serve as the nutrition expert for medical staff on the MOVE! Program of patients including presenting seminars, workshops, and lectures to convey current nutrition information on new and changing concepts.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

Grade Determinations:

Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator), GS-12.
(1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(a) Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals andobjectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments andsolves problems.
(b) Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.
(c) Skill in developing training and reference materials.
(d) Ability to develop policies and procedures.
(e) Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development.

Preferred Experience: 2 years leading a program, 2 years MOVE! experience, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) Certification

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over),Light carrying (under 15 lbs.), straight pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, repeated bending, climbing, use of legs and arms, ability to see computer screen, ability to distinguish basic colors, hearing (aid may be permitted), and visual acuity 20/30. Environmental factors include working with hands in water and working closely with others.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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