Dietetic Technician

The Emily Program; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & PPO insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

PTO + holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program in Dunwoody, GA is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support nutrition education and clinical tasks for adults and adolescents.

You will work closely with registered dietitians, therapists, and support staff, assisting with weight tracking, meal planning, and educational materials while providing compassionate care in a full-time, in-person role.

This position emphasizes evidence-based practice and collaborative care within the Emily Program's comprehensive treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Dietetic Technology or Bachelor’s in Dietetics (without internship) required.
• One year of clinical or public health experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive.

Responsibilities

• Participates in meals and snacks with clients/residents and their families.
• Assists the dietitian with daily weight tracking, case management, group prep, and meal planning.
• Assists with creating and delivering nutrition education materials per guidelines.
• Coordinates daily ordering of external meal purchases with dietitian-approved plans.
• Receives orders and maintains clean, organized storage and kitchen areas.

Education

Associate degree in Dietetic Technology

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (without internship)

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

As a dietetic Technician, you will work closely with adults and adolescent clients, their families, and staff (registered dietitians, therapists, food service, and BHTs) to provide guidance and education on nutrition and support on nutritional needs.

Schedule

• Full Time (1.0 FTE) - 40 hours per week

Location

• In Person

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How Dietetic Technicians Empower Recovery

• Participates in meals and snacks with clients/residents and their families
• Assists the dietitian in completing a variety of clinical tasks such as daily weight tracking, case management (not preparation), group preparation, and meal planning
• Assists with the creation and delivery of nutrition education materials per nutrition department and agency guidelines
• Coordinates the day-to-day ordering of external meal purchases with the assigned meal plans in partnership with registered dietitian(s)
• Receives orders and keeps food storage areas clean, maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Dietetic Technology or a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics (without the internship) is required
• One year of clinical or public health experience preferred
• Previous eating disorder experience is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive
• ServSafe Certification preferred

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in The Emily Program’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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