Registered Dietician Consultant at Foundation for Early Childhood Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Required: Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish) Under the supervision of the Health/Nutrition Coordinator, the RD Consultant will be responsible for the following services for children 0-5 years of age: •Assist with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) classroom and food monitoring when assigned by the Coordinator •Review nutrition screenings and assessment forms for children identified with Nutrition concerns within the required timelines •Develop individual care plans for children identified with food allergies including those taking medication for the allergy •Provide intervention methods based on the diagnosis. •Complete quarterly Nutrition Reports, and other requirements per agency policies and funding sourcerequirements •Contact families and/or physicians when determined there is concern with the child. •Conduct training for staff, including Teaching Staff and Family Service Associates and others on topics related toNutrition and the referral process and identifying concerns. •Conduct parent trainings at sites or via zoom (or other virtual platforms) on topics identified through children’s assessment results and/or Health/Nutrition Coordinator request. •Enter completed assessments into Child Plus •Meet with parents at the site, home or virtually to discuss parent concerns, review results of growth assessments, and discuss food allergies and/or dietary restrictions, as a part of completing the nutrition assessment. •Review medical statements as it pertains to food allergies •Review menu(s) •Work closely with the Registered Nurse (RN) consultant to ensure that Individual Health Care Plans are completed accurately and timely
Requirements / Qualifications
• Proof of RD License (Commission on Dietetic Registration) • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, or a related field • Proof of Liability Insurance
Requirements / Qualifications
• Proof of RD License (Commission on Dietetic Registration) • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, or a related field • Proof of Liability Insurance
Comments and Other Information
• Bilingual: English/Spanish Required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in health/nutrition services administering or providing direct services to children between the ages of 0-5 years old and their families.
• Expertise in nutrition services, food service management, child health, CACFP requirements, and ability to work with the enrolled population.
• Experience working with families and children on topics related to nutrition health
• Strong computer skills, with experience working on a data base system, preferably Child Plus
• Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license or have available transportation.
Comments and Other Information
• Bilingual: English/Spanish Required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in health/nutrition services administering or providing direct services to children between the ages of 0-5 years old and their families.
• Expertise in nutrition services, food service management, child health, CACFP requirements, and ability to work with the enrolled population.
• Experience working with families and children on topics related to nutrition health
• Strong computer skills, with experience working on a data base system, preferably Child Plus
• Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver’s license or have available transportation.