Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Reports To: Manager of Nutrition

FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Programs

Labor Status: Non-Union Approval Date: 07/14/2023

Summary

Massachusetts\xe2\x80\x99 free, home-delivered meals program for the critically and chronically ill has an opening for a Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Community Servings is a non-profit food and nutrition program focused on the nutritional needs of underserved populations across the state. Over the past 33 years, we have delivered over 11 million free, scratch-made meals to individuals experiencing chronic and critical illnesses in the context of medical nutrition therapy.

Community Servings knows that diversity drives excellence. We are a place where everyone is welcome. We celebrate, promote, and derive strength from a variety of lived experiences. We actively seek and encourage an inclusive workforce.

The Bilingual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist assists in the nutritional assessment and counseling of meal delivery clients, leads virtual and in-person community cooking and nutrition workshops, and ensures that home-delivered meals adhere to therapeutic goals and dietary standards. It is a full-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews client medical records and nutritional status to assess client eligibility for home meal delivery program.
• Conducts telephonic nutritional assessments and develops care plans for meal delivery clients.
• Collaborates with referral partners and medical professionals to adjust client care plans.
• Assists with the tracking and maintenance of client paperwork for annual funder and agency audits.
• Provides nutritional counseling and responds to client concerns over the phone and in person upon request.
• Leads virtual and/or in-person cooking and nutrition workshops both on-site and off-site, as needed.
• Collaborates with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff to ensure client meals are meeting set nutrition standards.
• Assists with evaluating standardized recipes, auditing client meals, and conducting quality assurance measures.
• Assists Manager of Nutrition in supervising and developing projects for dietetic interns

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Willingness to apply for licensure in the States of New Hampshire and Rhode Island
• Bilingual speaking ability (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Haitian Creole)
• Familiarity with the latest nutritional standards, practices, and procedures
• Experience in developing therapeutic diets and menus for different diagnostic categories.
• Experience conducting group nutrition and healthy cooking education for culturally diverse audiences.
• Ability to translate complex scientific and nutritional information into simpler messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal relations in order to effectively communicate with a multi-cultural population.

• Proficient in computers with knowledge of MS Office

• Skill in the effective use of the English language to read and express ideas/facts orally.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.
• Able to successfully pass a criminal background check upon hire. Community Servings is a CORI friendly employer.

We offer a complete benefits program, including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Daily community lunch

Education/Experience

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Nutrition or related field and at least six months of clinical nutrition experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the open office work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is routinely required to stand and walk.

Community Servings