Agency: Heritage Area Agency on Aging

Job Title: Staff Dietitian

Reports To: Regional Nutrition Coordinator and/or Community Advancement Director

Pay Rate: $31.00/hour

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt, part time, non benefit eligible.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Dietitian supports the Heritage Nutrition and Wellness Programs and serves as a resource to the entire Heritage staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain a high-level of customer service by engaging with program participants and assist participants with completing forms and assessments as necessary.

· Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with community partners.

· Input client information and other necessary information if needed.

· Attend and participate in staff trainings, staff meetings, community, and public meetings.

· Follow all fiscal procedures for handling and depositing voluntary contributions if needed.

· Support volunteers and answer questions as needed.

· Research, develop, and distribute appropriate nutrition education to all dining locations and providers regionally, on a monthly basis.

· Communicate with the Regional Nutrition Coordinator, any issues, concerns, and suggestions to ensure a well-functioning program.

· Assist coordination efforts with regional nutrition programs as necessary.

· Assist with Encore Express, Encore Café, and Encore Essentials locations as necessary.

· Develop nutrition program menus with input from nutrition team.

· Analyze menus within the region and provide guidance to staff and sub-contractors regarding nutritional guidelines, food preparation, storage and service.

· Perform other related work duties as assigned.

· Provide consultation and technical assistance to OAA nutrition programs and development and implementation of nutrition grants.

· Serve as a resource to other team members; provide information, training and direction regarding consumer nutritional status, assessment and interventions. Actively serve as member of interdisciplinary team as needed.

· Support nutrition sub-contractors as needed; provide technical assistance, training and support.

· Additional hours to complete grant specific activities requiring advanced understanding of nutrition may be approved.

· Position is remote, work from home, with supervisor approval. Work hours are flexible but must be within regular business hours- Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

· Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

· Regular and consistent presence at work.

· Must have the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others.

· Complies with and maintains safety and sanitary procedures.

· Prepares reports as directed based contracts, grants and other report deadlines.

· Must be an individual that is self-motivated with an internal drive to begin and continue with tasks until completed.

· Follow all policies and procedures with the Heritage Area Agency on Aging.

· Represent the agency for agency, local, regional, and state committees, events, and meetings as assigned.

· Provide outstanding service to our customers (agency staff, subcontractors, volunteers, clients, and others) over the phone and in person.

· Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form

· Be able to effectively utilize technology and computers including, but not limited to, office equipment, word processing, spreadsheets, and database software, scanners and other equipment.

· Show a commitment to detail and accuracy.

· Must be prompt, dependable and reliable.

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Working Conditions

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

Indoor environment and minimal outdoor environment.

• Burn hazards
• Slip hazards

Physical Requirements

The physical activities required for this position involve:

• Standing over ½ of the time.
• Walking over ½ of the time.
• Reaching with hands and arms up to 2/3 of the time.
• Talking or hearing 2/3 of the time.
• This position requires lifting:

o Up to 25 poundsunder 1/2 of the time.

o Up to 50 pounds less than 1/4 of the time

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a program of study meeting the criteria for the national registration examination for dietitians and completion of a nutrition practice internship of at least 900 hours.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

· Must have active Dietitian License in the State of Iowa.

· Must be willing to be certified in dependent adult abuse upon hire, if not already certified upon application.

Licensed driver in the state of Iowa with valid insurance.

Insurance

This position is part time, non-benefit eligible.

*This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Heritage Area Agency on Aging retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7 – 12 per week

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cedar Rapids, IA 52404