Registered Dietician (12 Hours/Month)

Chdinc; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a casual Registered Dietitian (12 hours/month) to assess and communicate client nutritional needs through the WIC program.

You will counsel individuals or groups on proper nutrition and eating habits, provide nutrition education, development, and quality control. The role requires a Master’s in nutrition, Oregon licensure as a dietitian, ADA registration eligibility, and a valid Oregon driver’s license for travel between offices and trainings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition or equivalent is required.
• Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA), or eligible for ADA registration.
• Oregon Licensed Dietitian (LD) required or eligibility.
• Knowledge of basic psycho-social/family/parenting education.
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver's license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between offices, and trainings.
• Must pass criminal history checks as required by Oregon statutes.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition education planning, development, evaluation, and quality control.
• Provide nutritional information to high risk program participants and case management and follow up.
• Provide follow up for difficult nutritional diagnosis and referrals (e.g., failure to thrive, BMI issues, allergies, breastfeeding).
• Provide training and resource consultations to the clinic.
• Complete WIC training modules to access WIC database.
• Communicate information in a friendly and effective manner to program participants.
• Be a team player and work well in a team approach.
• Serve as liaison with state nutrition consultant and health care providers.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

ADA registration eligible

Oregon Licensed Dietitian

Education

Master's degree in nutrition

Oregon Licensed Dietitian (LD)

Job description

CHD is seeking a casual (12 hours/month) Registered Dietician to assess and communicate the appropriate nutritional needs of clients through the WIC program. Counsel and assist individuals or groups on proper nutrition and eating habits. Provide nutrition education, development, and quality control.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in nutrition or equivalent
• Registered Dietician with the American Dietetic Association (ADA), or eligible for ADA registration
• Oregon Licensed Dietician (LD).
• Knowledge of basic psycho-social/family/parenting education.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

Essential Job Functions:

• Nutrition education planning, development, evaluation, and quality control.
• Provide nutritional information to high risk program participants and case management and follow up.
• Provide follow up for difficult nutritional diagnosis and referrals such as failure to thrive, over/under weight based on BMI, allergies, and breastfeeding.
• Provide training and resource consultations to the clinic.
• Complete WIC training modules to access WIC database.
• Communicate information in a friendly and effective manner to program participants.
• Be a team player and work well in a team approach.
• Serve as liaison with state nutrition consultant and health care providers.

If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881.

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.