Dietitian

YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.•Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Youth Villages is hiring a Dietitian to support its residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia, which provide structured, nurturing treatment environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. The Dietitian works closely with the Nutrition Services Manager and USDA consultant to maintain program documentation, oversee nutrition compliance, and support the delivery of safe, nutritious meals across Youth Villages sites. The position develops and updates menus, completes USDA meal calculations and reimbursement submissions, and helps youth meet special dietary requirements. The Dietitian also conducts meal and staff/equipment inspections, creates nutrition education materials and programs, and performs other assigned duties. The work involves a youth residential setting and may require physical interventions, substantial mobility, and lifting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
Registered Dietician credential.
Active license in the applicable state.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Current, valid driver's license.
Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation.
Ability to participate in physical interventions when necessary; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Membership in professional organizations is strongly preferred.
Experience working with youth is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the Nutrition Services Manager to meet standards and expectations, complete the yearly bidding process, and maintain master documentation for all Youth Villages sites for the required period.
Work with the USDA consultant and attend required USDA trainings.
Create new menus quarterly, incorporate USDA changes, and ensure compliance with nutrition regulations and standards.
Perform monthly USDA calculations after receiving meal accounting records and food costs.
Enter reimbursement figures into the designated state agency portal for monthly USDA reimbursement.
Develop and discuss special diet requirements with youth.
Conduct impromptu meal inspections to ensure meal quality and daily compliance with USDA guidelines.
Conduct spot inspections of Nutritional Services staff and equipment, and report findings to the Nutrition Services Manager. Inspections may cover serving protocols, food preparation, recipe adherence, cooler and freezer temperatures, food storage and date rotation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
Create nutrition-related educational materials and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees; one week for part-time employees.
12 paid sick days per year.
11 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Mileage and cell phone reimbursement when applicable.
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
Growth and development through continuous training.
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.
Benefits are excluded for variable-status employees.