What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician position at HCS Head Start, Inc.?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WHERE PASSION MEETS PURPOSE
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2026, or until the position is filled.
Registered Dietician
The Registered Dietician position provides guidance, support, and oversight to ensure that nutrition services are culturally and developmentally appropriate. Meets the nutritional needs and accommodates the feeding requirements of each child, including children with special dietary needs or children with disabilities. Works very closely with the health and food service program areas for allergies, menu planning, and dietary modifications. Serves as the liaison for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Education and Licensure Requirements
- Registered Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist required
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the nutrition field preferred
- Previous experience working with childcare programs preferred
- Experience in working with community partners preferred
Qualities and Skills
- Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a diverse workplace
- Working knowledge of the CACFP requirements and food choking hazards
- Working knowledge of the nutrition issues of low-income, at-risk children
- Ability to provide effective training in nutrition and technical assistance to staff and parents in nutrition
- Computer Literacy: Word Processing and Database Skills
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member
- Ability to maintain and adhere to boundary guidelines
- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A the Registered Dietitian is a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.
Starting Pay: $2,356.80 bi-weekly ($61,276.80 annually)
Full-Time: 30 hours per week (Exempt Position)
Full Year: 52 weeks per year
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We serve Brimfield, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granby (Shared with Community Action), Hampden, Holland, Holyoke, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, South Hadley (Shared with Community Action), Springfield, Three Rivers, Wales, and Wilbraham.
Head Start provides a solid foundation for children to gain necessary skills to enter kindergarten and to be successful in life. Our centers are fully licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.
Salary : $2,357