Registered Dietitian

Heritage Christian Services, Inc. is a reputable organization dedicated to providing high-quality person-centered care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a well-established agency, Heritage Christian Services is committed to promoting dignity, respect, equity, and justice in all aspects of its work. The organization champions a society free from barriers, actively rejects racism and discrimination, and strives to dismantle systemic inequities that marginalize people. This commitment is more than a statement – it is embedded in the organization's core values, reflecting their continuous efforts to learn, adapt, and foster strength through unity. Heritage Christian Services offers a supportive and collaborative environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve. They provide competitive compensation, including a salary range of $60,405 to $70,000 per year, which reflects qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The Dietitian role at Heritage Christian Services is a vital position within the healthcare team. Reporting generally to the Director of Nursing, the Dietitian exercises independent decision-making and clinical judgment in delivering nutritional support and consultation tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Dietitian plays an integral role in assessing nutritional needs, designing and implementing holistic nutrition interventions, and developing nutrition programs. They collaborate closely with registered nurses, clinicians, and residential teams to coordinate effective medical and nutritional strategies. This role requires comprehensive expertise in nutrition, including healthy eating habits, managing acute and chronic diseases, addressing rare metabolic conditions, and handling food allergies. The Dietitian also provides guidance on weight management, GLP-1 medications, wound care, and overall quality of life improvement.

The responsibilities extend to managing enteral nutrition support, conducting thorough documentation such as care plans and progress notes, and maintaining transparent communication with individuals' guardians, nursing staff, and the Director of Nursing. The position involves referring cases to specialized clinicians when appropriate and delivering educational supports and in-service training for staff in nutrition, diabetes management, safety, and sanitation. Participation in various meetings, including individual service planning, case studies, and person-specific meetings, is expected. Additionally, the Dietitian may provide supervision and education services to dietetic students in cooperation with the Director of Nursing. The successful candidate will embrace Heritage Christian Services’ commitment to equity, justice, and inclusiveness throughout their practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute professionally while making a positive impact on a vulnerable population’s health and well-being, within a mission-driven and supportive organizational culture.