Registered Dietitian

Revitalize CDC; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization in Massachusetts seeks a Staff Dietitian to manage nutrition assessments and provide educational support to low-income clients through the HRSN Nutrition Program. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, registered dietitian certification, and strong skills in communication and organization. The role requires collaboration with community partners and flexibility in scheduling, including potential evening or weekend work. This position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse populations and contribute to meaningful community improvement.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company car

Qualifications

• Must exhibit strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in building relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes and nutrition assessments for program participants.
• Provide nutrition education for medically tailored meal plans.
• Collaborate with community organizations to advance program mission.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

About Revitalize CDC

Since Revitalize CDC’s (RevitalizeCDC.com) inception in 1992, the organization has completed over 1,500 homes with the help of 10,000 volunteers investing $54 Million into Western Massachusetts. Revitalize CDC repairs, modifies and rehabilitates homes of low‑income families with children, elderly citizens, military veterans and people with special needs. Revitalize CDC focuses on making meaningful improvements on homes to help reduce energy use, save money, and create a safe, healthy and sustainable living environment for our residents and the community. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Our Mission: “Revitalizing homes, neighborhoods and lives through preservation, education and community involvement.” We believe in a safe, healthy and energy‑efficient home for everyone and perform critical repairs, modifications and rehabilitation on the homes and non‑profit facilities of low‑income families with children, military veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Position Description

The Staff Dietitian is responsible completing intakes, assessments and follow‑up for participants of the HRSN Nutrition Program under the supervision of the Senior Manager. This HRSN Nutrition Program will provide food boxes or food vouchers and nutrition counseling to low‑income clients in Massachusetts. The position offers the opportunity to support the mission of a dynamic, fast‑paced team‑based environment. In addition, this position will conduct outreach to maintain, develop, and facilitate relationships with outside partners, vendors, and like‑minded community organizations to further expand the abilities of the HRSN Nutrition Program. The successful candidate will work well in a busy, self‑motivated, environment that requires a high level of organization with attention to detail and a proficiency in multitasking and prioritizing tasks, as well as strong communication skills.

Brief description of the typical functions

• Complete intakes and nutrition assessments/counseling for HRSN Nutrition participants receiving a Medically Tailored Food Voucher
• Provides nutrition education for the appropriate Medically Tailored Meal Plan for each assigned participant.
• Completes kitchen needs assessment during intake call and communicate with intake coordinator for ordering.
• Verify insurance covered before completing any service
• Update services in Hyphen: Mark intake/assessment complete, add additional services for ACO approval as needed.
• Completes documentation for nutrition counseling/education/Follow‑up sessions.
• Invoice nutrition counseling sessions through Hyphen.
• Communicates with Senior Manager and Assistant Manager to initiate voucher activation once intake and assessment is completed.
• Ongoing/follow‑up as needed. (1 month follow‑up, 6 month re‑screening and progress report)
• Collaborate with other community based and health‑care organizations as needed to advance the mission.
• Maintain open communication, both written and verbal with the all staff
• Act in accordance with standards of excellence at all times including maintaining professional ethics, client confidentiality.
• Participates in weekly team and staff meetings as appropriate.
• Attends trainings and/or workshops as assigned
• Brings forward ideas and suggestions.
• Support broad mission and policy efforts and initiatives of RCDC.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned related to organizational mission and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or higher required. Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification and licensure in the state of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated ability to work and engage successfully in a multi‑cultural setting with diverse client and volunteer population.
• Demonstrated competence in service coordination and networking with other human service and healthcare providers.
• Ability to work cooperatively and supportively with other staff as a member of the team.
• Strong organization, oral and written and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to organize and maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Responsible for evaluating and reporting on the program in weekly internal and external meetings.
• Submit reports, contracts, and billing information to designated staff and or funding sources.
• Ability to think creatively with excellent problem‑solving skills and share ideas.
• Willingness to be flexible, adaptable and work as a team with clients, volunteers and staff.
• Support other programs and staff as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes.

Requirements

• Experience in building relationships with culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include at times, evenings or weekends depending on the organization’s needs.
• Ability to have reliable transportation to travel to all RCDC sites and client homes.
• Positive and can‑do attitude; Willingness to learn, attend new and continuing education classes in order to grow.
• Ability to pay close and accurate attention to details.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a fast‑paced and sometimes demanding work environment.
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Possess personal qualities and the ability to relate well with clients, staff, outside agencies and the community in which our clients live.
• Computer proficiency skills in MS office (Word, Excel).
• Demonstrate flexibility, self‑direction and attention to detail in prioritizing and completing task assignments.

Specific Requirements

This position will be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. The incumbent must maintain access to a motor vehicle and possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Massachusetts with proof of insurance.

Revitalize Community Development Corporation is a Drug and Smoke Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Criminal Offender Record (C.O.R.I.) and driving record checks.

AA/EOE/ADA

Flexible work from home options available.