Registered Dietician

Job Description

Job Description

About us :

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission : Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision : We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website : myarrowleaf.org / employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title : Registered Dietician

Home Office : Johnson County Office (JCO), Union County Office - Manion (UCOM), or Alexander County Office (ACO). Location is dependent on office space availability.

Area of Focus : Behavioral Health

Program(s) : Southern Illinois Rural Healthcare Services Outreach program (SIRHSO) - SIRHSO focuses on expanding access to preventative health care services in underserved rural areas through the following four national priority areas : Heart Disease, Cancer, Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD), and Unintentional Injury. This consortium includes local healthcare providers and community-based partners who are committed to reducing health disparities and improving access to early detection and preventive services in our rural communities.

Immediate Supervisor : SIRHSO Assistant Director

Hours of Work : 20 hours / week

Registered Dietician Minimum Qualifications : Licensed Registered Dietician in the State of Illinois with a Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in clinical or community-based nutrition programs. Strong skills in health education, patient engagement, and program evaluation.

Registered Dietician Skills & Knowledge : Knowledge of local health and human services resources. Excellent active listening skills. Excellent written, oral, visual, and non-verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines as assigned.

Registered Dietician Special Requirements : Must be 21 years of age; maintains a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance; maintain First Aid & CPR certification; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; travel to off-site / community based locations for direct service delivery; schedules evening / or weekend hours as required.

Registered Dietician Position Summary : The Registered Dietician will lead nutrition-related education and preventative services, focusing on addressing chronic health issues such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and unintentional injuries through evidence-based practices.

Registered Dietician j ob duties include, but are not limited to :

Develop and implement nutrition education programs, including food demonstrations and classes.

Conduct individual participant assessments to develop personalized nutrition plans.

Oversee the use of nutrition assessment tools, including Hemoglobin A1c and Lipid Profile Testing Kits.

Manage food distribution services, including sample recipe kits and meal planners.

Collaborate with healthcare providers to integrate nutritional services into broader preventative care.

Evaluate participant progress and provide reports on program outcomes.

Provide training for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics to enhance program delivery.

Create educational materials, such as brochures and infographics, tailored to participant needs.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of dietary guidelines and implement innovative practices.

Support participants in setting realistic, achievable health and wellness goals.

Registered Dietician Benefit Package

• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year)

100% employer-paid health and dental insurance option

Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment

Up to $50,000 life insurance policy

Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours of personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.

S alary Range : $26 - $32 per hour (pay is based on education level, years of experience, and credentials)

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org / employment or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.

Arrowleaf is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws regarding it. EEO is a set of standards that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family history), order of protection status, or military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. The laws apply to all types of work situations, including recruiting, hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, pay practices, training, wages, and benefits