The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi takes great pride in serving its Membership and community and we are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish to do the same.
All hiring and promotions within the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi include preference criteria, which create employment opportunities for qualified individuals who are Tribal Members, parent or spouse of Tribal Members, or enrolled Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes. New opportunities are updated regularly, so please check back often.
Position:Dietician (FKC)
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Job Id:943
# of Openings:1
JOB TITLE: Dietician
Supervisor: Community Health Outreach Manager
Status: Exempt
Shift Monday -Fridays
Salary: Starting at $68,838
Application Deadline: 11-05-2026 at 9:00am
- Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement
- 100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Dependent Care FSA
- 401K Plan with eligible match – vesting on day 1
- A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time after 12 months
- Up to14 Paid Holidays
- Employee wellness and fitness programs
- Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Community Health Outreach Manager, this position will assist in determining nutritional needs of the NHBP Tribal community. The Dietitian will be responsible for managing and providing quality nutrition education, implementing and reporting on specific grant activities and projects as defined by the grant goals and objectives, as well as developing, coordinating, and administering culturally sensitive education services for both individuals and groups . This position includes collaboration with the health department teams for case management and coordination of services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates nutrition services as defined in the Strategic Health Plan and funded grant programs.
- Utilizes an interdisciplinary health care team approach to determine the appropriate focus for dietetic and diabetic education services.
- Conducts individual and group nutrition education and diabetes education to with patients and/ or families and staff.
- Maintains diabetes and other chronic condition specific knowledge and provides nutrition consultant services to grant programs and members of the health care team as needed.
- Assists with Title VI grant implementation and related nutrition initiatives including: meal cards, farmers market program, monthly nutrition mailer.
- Develops and/or identifies nutrition and diabetes education resources and assists in purchasing and distributing these materials to patients Tribal health clinics and community health sites.
- Shares progress made with patients at regular case conference sessions and completes referrals to other health care professionals as appropriate.
- Submits, on a timely basis, accurate and complete electronic charting of client services and appropriate nutrition care plans, consults and patient education.
- Maintains annual budgets for nutrition programs and grants.
- Provides programmatic input for nutrition and diabetes related grants.
- Approves program menus for congregate meal services and Headstart and serves as a resource for all community programs.
- Participates in quality improvement activities related to nutrition programs and initiatives.
- Provides positive role modeling for community members to support healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborates with team members to secure funding by assisting in the writing, preparing, and managing of grants for program support, enhancement, or expansion.
- Implements the nutrition components of grants as secured.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications.
- Bachelor of Science degree in an accredited program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Must be a Registered Dietitian.
- Experience in implementing curriculum and conducting nutrition education for diabetic patients in individual and group settings.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing nutrition education programs.
- Demonstrated experience in program and grant management.
- Ability to understand, gain knowledge and appreciate the differences with the Native American culture and customs.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record; GSA certifiable.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening; must not have been found guilty of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor offense under federal, state or Tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, prostitution, or other crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children; must be able to successfully pass a drug screening.
- Ability to become CPR/First Aid certified as soon as training is available.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal/human relation skills.
- Must possess strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated experience in office organization, management and procedures.
- Exceptional computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets, and knowledge of other office equipment required.
- Ability to organize and maintain electronic and physical files.
- Ability to read and interpret documents.
- Ability to be self-directed and be an excellent problem solver.
- Ability to work well in team centered environment with or without immediate supervision.
- Ability to work with constant interruptions and organize/prioritize duties.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with tribal members, co-workers and the general public.
- Professional demeanor and appearance.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPAA policy and regulations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Experience working with the American Indian community.
- Three years of experience implementing nutrition education programs.
- Three years of experience implementing diabetes education programs.
- Three years of program management experience.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local and Tribal Assistance programs.
- Possesses knowledge of Healthcare reimbursement and HMO/PPO organizations.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Tribal preference will be applied in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code which requires that preference in employment be afforded to NHBP members, spouse/parents of NHBP members and Native Americans who meet the minimum qualifications and can successfully perform the essential functions for the position.
All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a drug screen.
NHBP does not recognize the use of recreational or medical marijuana.