Registered Dietitian - Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, and
implementing comprehensive nutrition care plans for individuals and groups. This
role will involve conducting nutrition assessments, providing evidence-based
nutrition education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote
optimal health outcomes.

This is a full-time position (40 hours) on a Monday-Friday day shift schedule
(~8:00am-4:30pm). Some travel within the Rochester area may be required but will
be based at our 410 Atlantic Ave building or 1183 Monroe Ave campus in
Rochester, NY.

Essential Job functions

* Accountable for the nutrition care of youth residing at Hillside within the
residential treatment programs. Oversight of nutrition care for
children/youth in other programs may be required as needed.

* Conduct nutrition assessments of Hillside youth by using accurate and
relevant data and information to identify nutrition-related problems. 

* Identify appropriate, purposefully planned interventions that are designed
with the intent of changing or supporting unique nutrition needs using the
assessment data for Hillside youth found to be at nutritional risk.

* Document nutrition care statements that are clear, concise, specific to youth
as appropriate, accurate, and based on reliable, accurate data and according
to the documentation requirements outlined in established Hillside policy and
procedures. 

* Collaborate with nurses, clinicians, and other pertinent members of the
interdisciplinary treatment team using the documented information as well as
attending treatment meetings or health rounds when indicated and
appropriate. 

* Perform appropriate and identified nutrition interventions or assign the
nutrition care that others provide in accordance with federal, state, and
local laws and regulations. 

* Conduct nutrition monitoring and evaluation: identify important measures of
change for youth outcomes relevant to the nutrition diagnosis and nutrition
intervention and describes how best to measure these outcomes.

* Participate in scheduled meetings with the Nutrition and Food Service team,
as an active member of the Menu Development Committee (i. e. Nutrition & Food
Service leaders, and Kitchen Supervisors) and participate in staff and youth
special events that involve nutrition/food on the campus.

* Assist with the creation of menus that provide meals and snacks that meet
regulatory requirements: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the National
School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and the Child and Adult Care Food
Program. 

* Develop therapeutic menus for youth who require therapeutic nutrition care,
such as allergies or a therapeutic diet order. Purchasing of food at a
supermarket may be required in certain circumstances to manage the
therapeutic diet. 

* While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be
required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Food Service
Systems Management or a related area of study required

* Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical, behavioral, or school food service
program required

Special Requirements

* Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration

* Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean
driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional
Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural
Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making,
the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

* Knowledge of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice and
Standards of Professional Performance in Behavioral Health Care.

* Demonstrated proficiency with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’
Standards of Professional Performance.

* Strong assessment skills, including the ability to analyze lab results,
dietary intake and related data.

* Excellent communication and counseling skills for educating individuals and
families.

* Competency in using software related to nutrition analysis, EMRs, and food
service systems.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

* The following physical demands are required:
* Occasional sitting (up to 5 hours)
* Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
* Occasional walking (up to 2 hours)
* Occasional driving (up to 3 hours)
* Continuous balancing (up to 1 hour)
* Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing,
pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting
(up to 1 hour)
* Weekly lifting up to 25 lbs., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
* Weekly carrying up to 25 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a
daily basis

* Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both
hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands
(approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)

* Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes, Gloves for food
preparation

$28.00 Minimum pay rate, per hour $40.00 Maximum pay rate per hour, based on
experience.

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with
opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by
this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential
treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who
have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and
Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth,
adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality,
evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential
campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our
work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for
all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our
people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from
underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons
are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be
provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid
time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,
flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match,
and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at
Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day.
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