Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Position at DuPage County Health Department

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at the DuPage County Health Department, you'll play a crucial role in providing diet counseling and nutrition information for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Your responsibilities will also include screening and assessing client's needs for additional resources and providing referrals as needed. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in our community. This is a full-time position, working Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday from with a possibility of working until 7:00 pm on a rotating basis.

We offer an outstanding benefits package! As a DuPage County employee, you'll enjoy 12 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, paid sick time, 5 paid personal days and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave. This position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.

Responsibilities

• Provides normal and therapeutic diet counseling and education in WIC Clinics.
• Provides certifications, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support.
• Completes nutrition assessments; collaborates with health care providers, as well as other health department staff serving the same client population.
• Responds to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the public.
• Participates in staff meetings; keeps up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field.
• Maintains records; prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions.
• Maintains a caseload per departmental standards.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Available to respond to clients and/or customers, either in person or over the phone, during assigned business hours and/or clinic times.
• Participates in emergency response activities as required.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in nutrition, and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. As of January 1, 2024, a graduate degree granted by a USDE accredited institution will be the minimum degree requirement for the Registered Dietician. Attendance at paid New Hire Orientation, is required. Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems; some knowledge of program requirements and eligibility.

Benefits

DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit Benefits for Employees on our Careers Page for more information. Benefits for Employees Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs. Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits. Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at DuPage County Government Employee Benefits. Medical Insurance Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults. Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you. Vision Discounts & Insurance A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available. Prescription Plans Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton. Dental Insurance The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish. Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs. Life Insurance All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children. Disability Insurance Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.