Bilingual Registered Dietician

Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Bilingual Registered Dietician. The Bilingual Registered Dietician supports the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging by providing culturally responsive nutrition services to eligible older adults. This role delivers individualized nutrition counseling, leads group nutrition education classes in both English and Spanish, and conducts outreach to Spanish-speaking communities to increase access to wellness programs. The Dietician collaborates closely with the nutrition and wellness team, maintains accurate service documentation in state mandated systems, and oversees volunteers offering Spanish language wellness programming. The position plays a key role in promoting health, nutrition, and well-being among diverse older adult populations. This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 10-20 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm with some flexibility depending on availability. This position will work remote and out of 1755 S Public Rd, Lafayette, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. Hiring Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of November 16th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 7th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of December 14th
• Language Proficiency Test: Week of December 14th
• Reference Check: Week of December 14th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.Examples of Duties

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• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• A bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics or related field

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• 1 (one) year of experience working with older adults and/or in community-based programs

Additional related education may count towards required experience.DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

BILINGUAL SKILLS:

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal/verbal and written demonstration. (tier 2 will be verbal, tier 3 written and verbal)
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be a Registered Dietician as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Successful completion of the CDR Registration Examination for Dietitians required

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 (one) year of experience providing nutrition and/or wellness programming in Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Group facilitation skills
• Computer skills for data entry and reporting
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for diverse populations

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

• peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
• ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
• paid medical leave;
• the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.