Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Collaborative Environment

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working out of our Oakland office, the Registered Dietitian (RD) works in the Nutrition Services Department to provide nutritional assessment, counseling and education to Project Open Hand clients living with critical and chronic illnesses. The Nutrition Services Department is an integral part of Statewide MediCal Medically Tailored Meal Pilot Program that includes the application of Medical Nutrition Therapy via in person, home and telephonic visits to some of the most vulnerable in our communities. The RD develops educational materials and curricula, participates in research projects, assesses the needs of the client community, and adapts programming and medically tailored meals as needed to meet the unique challenges faced by Project Open Hand clients.

This position is ideal for a compassionate, professional dietitian who would like to help continually improve programs that help sustain our clients as they battle serious illnesses, food insecurity, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. This position requires a level of comfort in the community nutrition environment with emphasis on education.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registered Dietitian / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

• Knowledge of food service and quality control

• Proficient in nutrition software programs, Computrition preferred

• Experience providing staff training / education

• Ability to work Saturdays and occasional evenings

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• 1+ year of community nutrition-based work experience

• Experience working with people living with AIDS/HIV and other critical and chronic diseases

• Experience developing and executing community-based nutrition education classes

• Cooking, recipe and food preparation experience and comfort teaching basic kitchen skills

• Experience working with vulnerable populations