Bilingual Spanish RD/CDN for Underserved Communities

fairhavencommunityhealthcare; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision and Dental Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term & Long‑

paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer M

Matched Employer Retirement

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven, CT seeks a Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist to provide nutrition care for underserved populations. Clinical visits, individualized plans, and ongoing assessments form the core duties, with emphasis on culturally appropriate nutrition strategies.

The role includes community nutrition education leadership and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field required; Master's preferred.
• RD certification or CDN required.
• CT State Board licensure required.
• Experience with one-on-one and group nutrition counseling.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Familiarity with New Haven/Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary services in clinical visits per FHCHC guidelines and laws.
• Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on patient health.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly assessments and adjust plans.
• Deliver nutrition education and counseling to patients.
• Lead community nutrition education and curriculum development for Food As Medicine programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and aides to integrate nutrition.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Master's degree in Nutrition preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD) or CDN certification

CT State licensure

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven, CT seeks a Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist to provide nutrition care for underserved populations. Clinical visits, individualized plans, and ongoing assessments form the core duties, with emphasis on culturally appropriate nutrition strategies.

The role includes community nutrition education leadership and collaboration with healthcare teams.