Registered Dietitian

About This Role

Providing diet counseling and nutrition information for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients is the core of this dietitian position. The role also involves screening and assessing client needs for additional resources and providing referrals. This full-time position is ideal for a dedicated dietitian passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide normal and therapeutic diet counseling and education in WIC Clinics
• Provide certifications, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support
• Complete nutrition assessments; collaborate with health care providers, as well as other health department staff serving the same client population
• Respond to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the public
• Participate in staff meetings; keep up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field
• Maintain records; prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions
• Maintain a caseload per departmental standards
• Maintain required training, licensure, and/or certification
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adhere to patient privacy laws
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures
• Be available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times
• Participate in emergency response activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• As of January 1, 2024, a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution will be the minimum degree requirement for the Registered Dietician
• Attendance at paid New Hire Orientation is required
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems
• Some knowledge of program requirements and eligibility

Nice to have:

• Bilingual Spanish

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• 12 vacation days
• Paid sick time
• 5 paid personal days
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave