Registered Dietitian

Revitalize CDC•Springfield, MA

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Dietitian is responsible completing intakes, assessments and follow-up for participants of the HRSN Nutrition Program under the supervision of the Senior Manager. This HRSN Nutrition Program will provide food boxes or food vouchers and nutrition counseling to low-income clients in Massachusetts. The position offers the opportunity to support the mission of a dynamic, fast-paced team-based environment. In addition, this position will conduct outreach to maintain, develop, and facilitate relationships with outside partners, vendors, and like-minded community organizations to further expand the abilities of the HRSN Nutrition Program. The successful candidate will work well in a busy, self-motivated, environment that requires a high level of organization with attention to detail and a proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing tasks, as well as strong communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or higher required. Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification and licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
Demonstrated ability to work and engage successfully in a multi-cultural setting with diverse client and volunteer population.
Demonstrated competence in service coordination and networking with other human service and healthcare providers.
Ability to work cooperatively and supportively with other staff as a member of the team.
Strong organization, oral and written and communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of the social determinates of health.
Must be able to lift 20 lbs .
Ability to organize and maintain appropriate records and documentation.
Responsible for evaluating and reporting on the program in weekly internal and external meetings.
Submit reports, contracts, and billing information to designated staff and or funding sources.
Ability to think creatively with excellent problem-solving skills and share ideas.
Willingness to be flexible, adaptable and work as a team with clients, volunteers and staff.
Support other programs and staff as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes.
Experience in building relationships with culturally diverse populations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include at times, evenings or weekends depending on the organization’s needs.
Ability to have reliable transportation to travel to all RCDC sites and client homes.
Positive and can-do attitude; Willingness to learn, attend new and continuing education classes in order to grow.
Ability to pay close and accurate attention to details.
Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced and sometimes demanding work environment.
Represent the organization in a professional manner.
Possess personal qualities and the ability to relate well with clients, staff, outside agencies and the community in which our clients live.
Computer proficiency skills in MS office (Word, Excel).
Demonstrate flexibility, self-direction and attention to detail in prioritizing and completing task assignments.
This position will be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. The incumbent must maintain access to a motor vehicle and possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Massachusetts with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

Complete intakes and nutrition assessments/counseling for HRSN Nutrition participants receiving a Medically Tailored Food Voucher
Provides nutrition education for the appropriate Medically Tailored Meal Plan for each assigned participant.
Completes kitchen needs assessment during intake call and communicate with intake coordinator for ordering.
Verify insurance covered before completing any service
Update services in Hyphen: Mark intake/assessment complete, add additional services for ACO approval as needed.
Completes documentation for nutrition counseling/education/Follow-up sessions.
Invoice nutrition counseling sessions through Hyphen.
Communicates with Senior Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate voucher activation once intake and assessment is completed.
Ongoing/follow-up as needed. (1 month follow-up, 6 month re-screening and progress report)
Collaborate with other community based and health care organizations as needed to advance the mission.
Maintain open communication, both written and verbal with the all staff
Act in accordance with standards of excellence at all times including maintaining professional ethics, client confidentiality.
Participates in weekly team and staff meetings as appropriate.
Attends trainings and/or workshops as assigned
Brings forward ideas and suggestions.
Support broad mission and policy efforts and initiatives of RCDC.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned related to organizational mission and programs.