Registered Dietitian

Assist the Nutrition Coordinator in the planning and administration of quality food service operations, food and nutrition education, and nutritional health follow-up for children birth to five, pregnant women, and their families, in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as NYS Office of Children and Family Services requirements.

Qualifications Registered Dietitian (R.D.) or R.D. eligible. Masters degree or Masters eligible in Nutrition Science and Dietetics or equivalent. Must demonstrate Essential Practice Competencies as outlined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Valid NYS Driver License, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to various sites. Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist Certification (CDN) desired. Food service operation and management experience desirable. Community Nutrition experience desirable. Experience working with children birth to five and pregnant women desirable.

Job Responsibilities Assist the Nutrition Coordinator in interpreting nutrition assessment data, providing nutrition counseling for families, and promoting good nutrition habits among children and families.

Assist staff working with children who have feeding problems or special nutritional needs.

Be familiar with individual child and adult nutritional needs, preferences, and special dietary requirements, including feeding recommendations for infants (e.g., breastfeeding, introduction of solids) and young children (e.g., food allergy or intolerance, portion size, BMI) per Head Start Health Services Competencies Tool.

Assist the Nutrition Coordinator in the development and implementation of the nutrition content area plans, policies, and procedures including long- and short-range program planning.

Assist the Nutrition Coordinator in the development and implementation of program quality control and improvement activities including ongoing Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) monitoring, on-site visitation, program review, consultation, and follow-up training and technical support.