Community Dietitian
How would you like to join a group of dynamic individuals working to eliminate food insecurity and achieve racial, social, and health equity in your community? Consider working for Moveable Feast as a Community Dietitian.
Established in Baltimore, MD in 1989 as a response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Moveable Feast holds a 30-year commitment to the health and well-being of Marylanders. By providing both nutrition education and delivering medically tailored meals, Moveable Feast is a Nonprofit organization dedicated to treating chronic illness through access, education, and food as medicine.
Our Mission
Improve the health of Marylanders experiencing food insecurity and chronic illness by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals and providing nutrition education, thereby achieving racial, social, and health equity.
Our Values
COMPASSION
EQUITY
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
HOPE
Moveable Feast works to be an organization diverse in thought, life experience, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical and developmental ability, and socioeconomic status. We seek candidates who will contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments for our clients, volunteers, and staff. Moveable Feast has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements on our commitment to minimizing negative impacts in the present and future by: denouncing racism; evaluating policies and practices; and recognizing and dismantling oppressive systems.
To apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a recent de-identified case note including the goals/care plan created for the client or patient to be considered for the position. Submissions without all requested material will not be considered. Please, no phone calls.
The Position
The Community Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to clients experiencing food insecurity and chronic illness including nutritional assessment, counseling, and education. This position is short term to hire. The Community dietitian is responsible for monitoring and documenting the nutritional status and needs of clients. They also assist in developing educational materials as well as developing strategies for community engagement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conducts nutrition assessments, counseling, and education in-person (during home visits or clinic appointments) or via telephone/telehealth to evaluate, monitor, and document the nutritional status of clients receiving services.
· Collaborates with providers to identify and connect with clients in need of nutrition counseling.
· Assists in the prescription and provision of oral nutrition supplements.
· Assists in the supervision of dietetic interns, students, and volunteers.
· Participates in nutrient analysis and menu planning, in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Nutrition Manager, to ensure meals and food items meet nutrition standards, are high quality, and meet the needs of the clients.
· Provides community-based nutrition presentations when assigned.
· Develops and updates educational materials to meet the needs of clients.
· Participates in the quality improvement process to identify ways to improve the care of clients.
· Adheres to all Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, by protecting the privacy and security of all patient/client health information.
· Participates in Moveable Feast’s events as required.
· Knowledge of and adherence to Moveable Feast’s Personnel Policies and Procedures.
· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major, required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field, is preferred.
· Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or RDN Eligible with plans to take the exam within the next 6 months, required.
· Holds licensure in the state of Maryland as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) or licensure pending post-RDN exam, required.
· Minimum of one year of experience in nutritional counseling, education & dietary planning; internship experience counts. Possess valid Maryland Driver’s license and availability of a personal vehicle.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Moveable Feast.
Commitment to Moveable Feast’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to establish rapport and build relationships.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing and working in an outpatient or community setting.
Experience with menu development and nutritional analysis preferred.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, slide presentations, online calendars, and email.
Possesses strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must adhere to high ethical standards of integrity and discretion in working with confidential information.
This position requires weekly on-site work at our office location 901 N. Milton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205 with eligibility for some remote work.
This position also requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.
Salary: $56,000 - $58,000 per year (Exempt)
Benefits: CareFirst BC/BS medical, dental & vision insurance (75% employer paid); Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid holidays; & 403(b) retirement plan. Paid National accreditation fees (CDR), Maryland (state) licensure fees, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership dues, & Organizational commitment to your professional development (examples: CEUs, conferences, certifications)
Moveable Feast has a strong commitment to the growth and development of people and provides professional development and learning opportunities for all staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or RDN Eligible with plans to take exam within the next 6 months
Education:
Experience:
- nutritional counseling, education & dietary planning: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Dietitian Nutritionist license (Required)
- Driver’s license and availability of a personal vehicle (Required)
Work Location: In person
