Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist – Pediatric Healthy Weight Program

Description

Program: LLBT Healthy Weight Program
Position: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
Population: Children ages 5 years to 18years
Employment Type: Part-time, approximately 10 hours to start (Wednesdays 1-5pm and Fridays 8am-12:00pm)
Location: Suburban Pediatrics

Position Summary

Steps to wellness (IHLBLT- Healthy Weight Program) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to join our Healthy Weight Program for children and adolescents. The Dietitian will provide family-centered nutrition assessment, education, counseling, and ongoing support to help children develop healthy eating habits, improve overall wellness, and achieve sustainable, age-appropriate health goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families and will use a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based approach to pediatric nutrition and healthy weight management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for children and adolescents participating in the Healthy Weight Program.
• Develop individualized, age-appropriate nutrition plans based on each child's nutritional needs, health goals, lifestyle, and family circumstances.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and education to children and their parents/caregivers.
• Educate families on balanced nutrition, portion awareness, meal planning, healthy snacks, hydration, and positive eating behaviors.
• Help families establish realistic and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle goals.
• Monitor participants' progress and adjust nutrition recommendations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, physical activity specialists, and other members of the care team.
• Document assessments, interventions, goals, and follow-up care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in group education sessions, workshops, or family wellness activities as needed.
• Provide culturally appropriate nutrition education that recognizes family preferences, food access, and socioeconomic considerations.
• Identify nutrition-related concerns that require referral to a physician or other healthcare professional.
• Maintain current knowledge of pediatric nutrition, healthy weight management, and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/RD) credential preferred/required based on program requirements.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Experience in pediatric nutrition, weight management, community nutrition, or family wellness preferred.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing respectful, family-centered, and inclusive care.

Key Skills

• Pediatric nutrition counseling
• Family-centered care
• Motivational interviewing
• Nutrition education
• Behavior-change strategies
• Meal planning and healthy eating education
• Documentation and care coordination
• Cultural sensitivity
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Physical/Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a clinical, community, or program setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to participate in individual and group education sessions.