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Registered Dietician-Remote

The Salvation Army Southern California, Yuba City, CA, United States


Basic Purpose
The purpose of the Registered Dietician is to support the Medically Tailored Meals team with nutrition planning, program development and quality assurance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Conduct intake and program eligibility for Medically Tailored Meals services

Conduct nutrition assessments

Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans

Review and monitor all meal and/or grocery plans for Medically Tailored Meals

Ensure menu options are equally nutritious and culturally appropriate

Plan and conduct routine nutrition workshops and trainings

Coordinate with other agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care

Coordinate medical referrals in coordination with contracted managed care plans

Participate in program and agency trainings as assigned

Maintain accurate participant records in various information management systems; and generate reports as requested

Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards

Maintain a highly detailed and organized filing system

Ensure intake and care procedures utilize harm reduction and trauma informed care principles

Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis

Adhere to confidentiality standards

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications Requirements

Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level

High degree of confidentiality

Able to endorse and promote The Salvation Army’s mission

Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office), Word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence

Excellent organizational skills

Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field.

Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), required

Must possess food handler’s certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects

Ability to reach overhead

Ability to operate telephone

Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.

Ability to operate a computer

Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

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