Registered Dietitian

DuPage County Health Department; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

12 vacation days

Paid sick time

5 paid personal days

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

12 weeks of paid parental leave

IMRF pension eligibility

Potential student loan forgiveness

Job summary

DuPage County Health Department is seeking a full-time Dietitian to provide diet counseling and nutrition information for WIC clients. The role includes screening, assessments, and referrals, with a focus on improving community nutrition and well-being.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, active IL Licensure as a LDN, RD/RDN certifications, and preferably bilingual Spanish. Schedule is Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00–4:30, with Tue/Thu until 7 pm on rotation; orientation attendance is

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• As of January 1, 2024, a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution will be the minimum degree requirement for the Registered Dietician.
• Attendance at paid New Hire Orientation, is required.
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems; some knowledge of program requirements and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides normal and therapeutic diet counseling and education in WIC Clinics.
• Provides certifications, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support.
• Completes nutrition assessments; collaborates with health care providers, as well as other health department staff serving the same client population.
• Responds to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the public.
• Participates in staff meetings; keeps up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field.
• Maintains records; prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
• Maintains a caseload per departmental standards.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
• Participates in emergency response activities as required.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

WIC programs

Client assessment

Referral coordination

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Registered Dietitian (RD) and RDN certification

Job description

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at the DuPage County Health Department, you'll play a crucial role in providing diet counseling and nutrition information for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Your responsibilities will also include screening and assessing client’s needs for additional resources and providing referrals as needed. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in our community.

This is a full-time position, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday from with a possibility of working until 7:00 pm on a rotating basis.

We offer an outstanding benefits package! As a DuPage County employee, you’ll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave. This position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.

• Provides normal and therapeutic diet counseling and education in WIC Clinics.
• Provides certifications, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support.
• Completes nutrition assessments; collaborates with health care providers, as well as other health department staff serving the same client population.
• Responds to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the public.
• Participates in staff meetings; keeps up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field.
• Maintains records; prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
• Maintains a caseload per departmental standards.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
• Participates in emergency response activities as required.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. As of January 1, 2024, a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution will be the minimum degree requirement for the Registered Dietician. Attendance at paid New Hire Orientation, is required. Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems; some knowledge of program requirements and eligibility.