Group Home Dietician

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

About the position:

The Dietician at Oak Hill's Hartford Location works 20 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8a-12p flexible hours and helps program participants maintain health by developing and implementing nutritious meal plans, teaching food management techniques and advising personnel assisting program participants on nutritional care and making healthy choices.

MinimumRequirements:

• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietician by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or closely related field, knowledge of dietary planning and experience developing meal plans and creating menus.
• Ability to work independently, strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
• Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements dietary care plans by assessing nutritional needs; determining resources as needed; coordinating dietary program with care providers.
• Designs and teaches nutrition in-service programs, including food selection, preparation and economics, monitoring results and ensuring that dietary plans are followed.
• Formulates menus and therapeutic diets by integrating program participant's dietary needs and required guidelines.
• Completes annual assessments as well as initial assessments when a new program participant moves into Oak Hill.
• Represents Oak Hill in a positive and professional manner when interacting with participants, co-workers, families, outside agencies and others in the community; ensure that all actions, activities and decisions are aligned with Oak Hill vision and values; creates a welcoming, attractive, person-centered, culturally aware environment for participants and staff.