Registered Dietitian – ECI

ESC Region 3; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC Region 3 in Victoria, TX is seeking a Registered Dietitian – ECI to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention services for children from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities. The RD partners with families to support growth, offers guidance, and collaborates with the ECI team in home and community settings.

The role requires regular travel across counties, a BS/MS in Nutrition or Dietetics, RD certification, and Texas licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Texas state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian.
• One year of experience providing nutrition services, preferably in pediatrics, early intervention, or family-centered settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments, including dietary intake, feeding history, growth measurements, and risk factors.
• Partner with families to develop nutrition plans and embed strategies into daily routines.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to address growth concerns, feeding difficulties, and special dietary needs.
• Participate in screenings and evaluations as part of the ECI interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of IFSPs, including nutrition goals.
• Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, and ECI staff to coordinate care.
• Provide education and consultation to families and staff on nutrition and healthy eating practices.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition

Family coaching

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

RD certification (CDR)

Texas licensure as Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Details
Title: Registered Dietitian – ECI
Shift Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Early Childhood Intervention
Job Category: P-3

Description:

To provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention services to children from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities. The Registered Dietitian (RD) partners with families to support children’s nutritional health and growth, offering individualized guidance, family coaching, and collaboration with the ECI team. This role ensures nutrition is integrated into overall developmental support and promotes healthy eating habits that meet each child’s unique needs. ECI nutrition services are provided in the child’s natural environment, which may include the family’s home, child care setting, or other community locations. This position requires regular daily travel throughout the counties served by the Region 3 ECI Program to provide services to children and families in their natural environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Texas state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of pediatric nutrition, growth, and feeding practices.
• Skills in assessing growth and nutritional status of infants and young children.
• Strong communication and family coaching skills to embed nutrition strategies into daily routines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, medical providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Familiarity with medical nutrition therapy, specialized diets, and feeding challenges in early childhood.
• One year of experience providing nutrition services, preferably in pediatrics, early intervention, or family-centered settings.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct nutrition assessments, including dietary intake, feeding history, growth measurements, and risk factors.
• Partner with families to develop nutrition plans and embed strategies into daily routines.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to address growth concerns, feeding difficulties, and special dietary needs.
• Participate in screenings and evaluations as part of the ECI interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), including nutrition goals.
• Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, and ECI staff to coordinate comprehensive care for children and families.
• Provide education and consultation to families and staff on nutrition, feeding strategies, and healthy eating practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation in compliance with program, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain licensure and registration requirements, and participate in professional development to stay current with pediatric and early intervention nutrition practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and respect for diversity and confidentiality.

Equipment Used:

• Daily use of laptop, electronic health records systems, and other technology or equipment necessary for documentation, communication, and service delivery.
• Growth charts, anthropometric tools, and feeding-related equipment to support assessments and family coaching.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to varied environments.
• Maintain professionalism, empathy, and emotional regulation in sensitive family situations.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and data to guide best practices.

Environment/Physical Demands:

• Frequent in-region and occasional out-of-region travel.
• Occasional extended or irregular hours.
• Work in home and community environments with varying accessibility.
• Physical activities may include standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to provide services in family homes, including those that may not be ADA accessible.

Data Security:

All ESC 3 positions are classified as security-sensitive. Employees are entrusted with sensitive personal, health, and educational data, including but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)

Employees are responsible for safeguarding this data at all times and for promptly reporting any instance of lost or compromised information, in accordance with ESC 3 Data Classification and Handling Policy.

Registered Dietitian – ECI

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965344
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Details
Title: Registered Dietitian – ECI
Shift Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Early Childhood Intervention
Job Category: P-3

Description:

To provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and intervention services to children from birth to age three with developmental delays and disabilities. The Registered Dietitian (RD) partners with families to support children’s nutritional health and growth, offering individualized guidance, family coaching, and collaboration with the ECI team. This role ensures nutrition is integrated into overall developmental support and promotes healthy eating habits that meet each child’s unique needs. ECI nutrition services are provided in the child’s natural environment, which may include the family’s home, child care setting, or other community locations. This position requires regular daily travel throughout the counties served by the Region 3 ECI Program to provide services to children and families in their natural environments.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Texas state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of pediatric nutrition, growth, and feeding practices.
• Skills in assessing growth and nutritional status of infants and young children.
• Strong communication and family coaching skills to embed nutrition strategies into daily routines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, medical providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Familiarity with medical nutrition therapy, specialized diets, and feeding challenges in early childhood.

Minimum Experience:

• One year of experience providing nutrition services, preferably in pediatrics, early intervention, or family-centered settings.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct nutrition assessments, including dietary intake, feeding history, growth measurements, and risk factors.
• Partner with families to develop nutrition plans and embed strategies into daily routines.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling to address growth concerns, feeding difficulties, and special dietary needs.
• Participate in screenings and evaluations as part of the ECI interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), including nutrition goals.
• Collaborate with medical providers, therapists, and ECI staff to coordinate comprehensive care for children and families.
• Provide education and consultation to families and staff on nutrition, feeding strategies, and healthy eating practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, and documentation in compliance with program, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintain licensure and registration requirements, and participate in professional development to stay current with pediatric and early intervention nutrition practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and respect for diversity and confidentiality.

Equipment Used:

• Daily use of laptop, electronic health records systems, and other technology or equipment necessary for documentation, communication, and service delivery.
• Growth charts, anthropometric tools, and feeding-related equipment to support assessments and family coaching.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to varied environments.
• Maintain professionalism, empathy, and emotional regulation in sensitive family situations.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and data to guide best practices.

Environment/Physical Demands:

• Frequent in-region and occasional out-of-region travel.
• Occasional extended or irregular hours.
• Work in home and community environments with varying accessibility.
• Physical activities may include standing, sitting, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to provide services in family homes, including those that may not be ADA accessible.

Data Security:

All ESC 3 positions are classified as security-sensitive. Employees are entrusted with sensitive personal, health, and educational data, including but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)
• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

Employees are responsible for safeguarding this data at all times and for promptly reporting any instance of lost or compromised information, in accordance with ESC 3 Data Classification and Handling Policy.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $66,973 to $80,653 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristine Merritt , Deputy Executive Director of ECI
• Email: [e-mail]