Job Description

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. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!