What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician position at Arrowleaf?
About us:
When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.
Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.
Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.
Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf
Home Office: Johnson County Office (JCO), Union County Office - Manion (UCOM), or Alexander County Office (ACO). Location is dependent on office space availability.
Immediate Supervisor: SIRHSO Assistant Director
Registered Dietician Minimum Qualifications: Licensed Registered Dietician in the State of Illinois with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical or community-based nutrition programs. Strong skills in health education, patient engagement, and program evaluation.
Registered Dietician Position Summary: The Registered Dietician will lead nutrition-related education and preventative services, focusing on addressing chronic health issues such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and unintentional injuries through evidence-based practices.
Develop and implement nutrition education programs, including food demonstrations and classes.
Conduct individual participant assessments to develop personalized nutrition plans.
Oversee the use of nutrition assessment tools, including Hemoglobin A1c and Lipid Profile Testing Kits.
Manage food distribution services, including sample recipe kits and meal planners.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate nutritional services into broader preventative care.
Evaluate participant progress and provide reports on program outcomes.
Provide training for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics to enhance program delivery.
Create educational materials, such as brochures and infographics, tailored to participant needs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of dietary guidelines and implement innovative practices.
Support participants in setting realistic, achievable health and wellness goals.
- Professional & upward mobility opportunities
- Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year)
- 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance option
- Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
- Travel reimbursement
- Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours of personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
- Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!
Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!
Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.
Salary : $26 - $32