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Registered Dietician - Head Start program

Job Title:

Registered Dietician (Head Start Program)

Hours:

Part-time (Evenings and Weekends as needed)

 

Compensation:

$27.00 per hour

Under CONTRACT through the 2011/2012 school year

 

Reports To:

Director of Child and Family Support Services

Post Date:

December 2, 2011

External Posting URL:

http://www.gracehill.org

Applications Accepted By:

 

E-mail:  jricks@gracehillsettlement.org

Subject Line:   HR Department RE:  Registered Dietician (Head Start Program)

 

Job Description

 

Purpose of Position:

Perform the duties required to promote child wellness by providing nutrition services that supplement and complement those of the home and community in accordance with Head Start performance standards.

 

Role and Responsibilities: 

  1. Develop and distribute written materials regarding nutrition for children, parents, and staff.
  2. Design and deliver training to staff and parents
  3. Collaborate with community organizations to arrange ancillary training and services
  4. As needed, conduct site visits to monitor the environments and provide observations
  5. Provide the information and coordination necessary to link staff with appropriate community resources for family referral
  6. Provide consultation to Head Start staff regarding child/family nutrition
  7. Provide support and education to staff who are working with families/children experiencing nutrition issues
  • Develop policies and procedures for documenting nutrition assessments and interventions
  • Maintain records pertaining to food service
  • Prepare narrative and statistical reports as needed
  • Develop a system to ensure compliance with nutrition standards set by Head Start program
  1. Review menus and other related systems to ensure a high quality nutrition program
  2. Participate in the development and solicitation of bids for the food service vendor contract

Education Requirements:

 

Requires Bachelors Degree in Dietetics, Health Nutrition, or Nutrition

 

 Experience: 

Requires completion of a one year dietetic internship and one year experience counseling individuals and small groups.  Preference given to applicants with experience working in a community health center, school or head start setting.

 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis

 

Reviewed By:

JV

Date:

11/14/11

Approved By:

JV

Date:

1/14/11

Last Updated By:

JR

Date/Time:

12/2/11