Nutrition & Support Specialist

Nutrition & Support Specialist

Pay: $20-$22/hour

Schedule: Full-time, 2nd shift and weekend

Location: Columbus, OH

Make a Real Impact Every Day

Do you want to combine your passion for health and meaningful impact? Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can directly improve quality of life?

At Ability Matters, we are a cause above the job. We build inclusive, meaningful, community-based experiences for individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities. As a Nutrition & Support Specialist, you are not just creating meal plans or providing support, you are helping people develop healthier lives and independence.

What You'll Do

At Ability Matters, your role is centered on empowering healthier, more independent lives.

• Create Impact: Provide hands-on support that helps build life skills, confidence, and independence.
• Promote Health & Wellness: Develop and implement nutrition and meal plans that improve wellbeing.
• Educate & Empower: Teach practical skills like meal planning, grocery shopping, and health food choices in ways that are approachable and sustainable.
• Monitor Progress & Drive Outcomes: Track nutrition and wellness progress, adjust plans as needed, and ensure services support long-term success.
• Advocate for Inclusion: Champion individuals voice, rights, choices, and meaningful opportunities.

No two days look the same, and every day offers the chance to create lifelong impact.
Why You'll Love Working Here

Meaningful, Whole-Person Impact
Shape both daily support and long-term health outcomes.

Career Growth & Professional Development
Training, mentorship, and advancement across multiple departments.

Unique, Specialized Role
Blend your passion for nutrition, wellness, and human services in a position that offers both influence and direct connection.

Positive Team Culture
Supportive, collaborative, and passionate environment.

Mission-Driven Purpose
You will make a meaningful difference every single day.
Why Ability Matters Is Different

Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field in pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.

Our impact speaks for itself:

• Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention
• A team of 330+ highly trained professionals
• 191% organizational growth in the past 5 years
• Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
• Diversity in Business Award winner
• Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership

Here, you join a team with a reputation for quality, compassion, and forward-thinking practice.

See our mission in action: Click here to watch
What We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred especially in nutrition, health sciences, human services, or related field.
• Passion for Inclusion: A genuine desire to support individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving.
• Requirements: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in nutrition, human services or related field is helpful but not required. Heart, attitude, and willingness to learn matter most.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to join a community that values excellence and invests in your growth, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to become a Nutrition and Support Specialist at Ability Matters.

Ability Matters is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status