Job Description

Level: Management
Job Location: Administration - Tucson, AZ 85713
Position Type: 40 hours/week - year roundEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $63,576.00 - $66,604.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: In-Town and Out of Town
Job Shift: Day (M-F) Approx 8am - 5pm
Job Category: Management
Level:  Management
Position Type:  40 hours/week - year round
Salary Range:  $63,576 - $66,604 Salary/year
Travel %:  In-Town and Out of Town
Job Shift:  Day (M-F), work is in – person, eligible for hybrid schedule, some evening and weekend work
Job Categories: Nutrition Services
Location:  Margaret H Molloy Administration Building, 602 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85713
Classification:  Salary Exempt
Supervisor:  Health and Nutrition Director
Supervises:  None
About Us:
Child-Parent Centers (CPC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to fostering trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners. We are committed to creating a supportive and high-quality human services environment.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) team. This role supports five clusters, encompassing 40 centers and approximately 2,300 children and families. The RD will play a vital role in implementing comprehensive nutrition services, including special diet implementation and oversight, nutrition education, and individualized nutrition counseling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage special diet menus and individual accommodations, including procurement and delivery of specialized food items.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to families, promoting healthy eating habits and lifelong wellness.
- Collaborate with community partners, healthcare providers, and families to support positive health outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with regulations from the Office of Head Start (OHS), Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), and other relevant agencies.
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of research-based policies and procedures that support culturally relevant health and nutrition practices.
Benefits
- Paid Leave - 26 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 20 days each year thereafter, and 8 days paid Personal leave first year, 9 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid Sick leave each year.
- Insurance benefits - Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)
- Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours of eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.
Minimum

Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to sit for and pass the national examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within 3 months of hire. Eligibility includes demonstration of the following:
- Possess a master's degree (in any field) from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university And
- Completion of didactic coursework in nutrition/dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) And
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship (DI), Coordinated Program (CP), or Graduate Program (GP)
- A minimum of five (5) years documented experience in community health and/or nutrition as a nutritionist or dietitian, including services for children 0-5 years of age.
- Must be able to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages.
- Read, write, speak and understand English.
- Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
- Able to pass a criminal background check.
- Possess a valid Arizona driver's license and excellent driving record.

Other Requirements (post hire):
- Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
- Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis self-assessment.
- Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
- Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
Competencies:
- Building Relationships
- Oral and Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Analysis/Reasoning
- Decision-Making/Judgment
- Self-Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Technology
Desired

Qualifications:
- Possess a current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Certified Lactation Counselor [CLC] or other lactation education/support credential
- Read, write, speak, and understand Spanish.

Work Environment:
- Office setting
- Classroom setting
- Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
- Participant home setting
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
- Stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Sitting for long periods
- Viewing computer monitor and typing on keyboard for more than 60 minutes at a time.
- Clerical duties (writing, filing, copying, etc.)
- Push, pull, and carry laptop and accessories.
- Standing for approx. 1 hour, 2-3 times per day
Occasionally
- Driving to and from remote locations up to 3 hours one direction
- Lifting up to 25 lbs
Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct Services and Nutrition Education:
- Review and enhance general menus to ensure high nutritional quality.
- Develop and implement Special Diet Menus in collaboration with the Food Service team.
- Prepare templates and procure products for dietary modifications.
- Support Health and Nutrition Coordinators (HNCs) with individual dietary accommodation plans.
- Assess nutritional risk factors and consult with families and center teams.
- Provide breastfeeding and lactation counseling.
- Assist families in accessing community nutrition resources.
- Lead the development of a consistent, agency-wide Nutrition Education Program.
- Conduct nutrition workshops and create educational materials for families.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive nutrition assessment tool.
- Provide nutrition training for program staff.
- Promote classroom and home-based nutrition activities, including gardening and movement programs.
Supervision:
- Identify self-growth, development goals, and strategies for achievement with support and input from supervisor.
- Commit and participate in consistent and planned meetings with supervisor to further professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on and assessing own practice, and taking advantage of opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
Recordkeeping, Monitoring, and Reporting:
- Monitor implementation of Special Diets and Nutrition Education Programs.
- Maintain accurate participant data and documentation.
- Track growth assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
- Analyze trends in nutrition and food service data; recommend improvements.
- Maintain updated community resource information.
- Ensure compliance with OHS Performance Standards, ADHS regulations, and other applicable requirements.
Leadership, Management, and Teamwork:
- Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, governance, and agency self-assessment within the HNS team.
- Collaborate across departments to support integrated service delivery through the Comprehensive Services Unit.
- Maintain nutrition policies and procedures and ensure fidelity to CPC’s Nutrition Philosophy and current best practices.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and advisory committees.
- Advocate for the nutritional needs of Head Start children and families.
- Provide training on nutrition topics and systems (e.g., ChildPlus) to staff across departments.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary training using adult learning strategies.
Responsibilities for all Child-Parent Centers, Inc. Staff:
- Understand and model the agency's vision, mission, and philosophy within the agency and the community.
- Demonstrate approachability, ownership, accountability, and life-long learning.
- Use the agency's communication and problem-solving approach.
- Seek perspective of others.
- Identify emerging issues and contribute new knowledge.
- Work to de-escalate when emotions and stakes are high.
- Maintain professional behavior and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Use agency systems and technologies to accomplish work.
- Maintain a high level of attendance to support ongoing service delivery.
- Recognizes children's safety as the first responsibility of all staff and acts swiftly to ensure no child is unsupervised.
- Implement agency policies and procedures for safeguarding confidential or sensitive information about employees and/or program participants. Restrict access to paper or electronic documents to those with a need to know.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job opening is intended to provide information about the position for employee recruitment purposes only and is not intended to be the basis of any employee contract.
Child-Parent Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer