Registered Dietician

YMCA
Salary
$52,000.00
$60,000.00
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Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day. We are a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of Chief Program Officer, the Registered Dietitian works with branch staff and program participants to create a positive and productive environment where all participants learn, grow, and thrive. The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership as the primary source of nutritional information to YMCA members and staff as related to wellness, disease prevention and control, and athletic performance enhancement.  The Registered Dietitian focuses on person-centered hands-on approach versus overall behavioral strategy to ensure each participant is treated individually with success as the goal. The Registered Dietitian will help individuals make healthy food choices to promote overall health and manage various health conditions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian (L.D.), in the state of Texas required.

Bachelor or Master degree in a related filed or equivalent work experience is required. 

Three or more years related experience preferred, as a Registered Dietitian. One to three years experience working with insurance partners to bill for services.

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Three or more years related experience preferred, as a Registered Dietitian.

One to three years experience working with insurance partners to bill for services.

High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail and high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful. 

This candidate will need strong interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal communications skills and be team oriented. 

The ability to maintain a calm and patient demeanor under pressure is required. 

Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues, supervisors and the community. 

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

 Organization and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.

Bilingual English/Spanish would be a plus

Essential Functions
  • Leads and directs program and activity sessions in accordance with the standards established by the YMCA of Metro Fort Worth.
  • Provide a high level of nutrition education to YMCA members, guests and the community through the avenues including but not limited to: One-on-one nutrition counseling, group/family counseling, lunch and learns, workshops, seminars and programs.
  • Develop nutrition education and programming that will enhance the wellness of YMCA members, guests and the community.
  • Performs individual nutritional consultations as requested.
    Responsible for reviewing participant’s diet analysis reports as needed based on program protocols.
  • Responsible for determining program goals and establishing weekly changes to the nutritional content and/or nutritional behaviors of program participants.
  • Provides encouragement, positive feedback and change strategies to accomplish nutritional changes in behavior.
  • Maintains confidentiality on all participant records, data and reports.
  • Maintain appropriate medical documentation and complete medical billing for Medical Nutrition Therapy provided.
  • Build relationships with and between members, volunteers, staff and the communities we serve.
  • Reach outside of the YMCA walls to develop relationships with community partners, doctors' offices and health systems.
  • Play active role in community events promoting nutrition services.
  • Attend all department meetings and any other training that may be deemed necessary.
  • Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge to audiences of various social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • Integrates principles of leadership in every teaching/learning situation and adjusts instruction to various age groups.
  • Travel between the branches of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and/or community locations.
  • Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor or Branch administration.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services & relationship that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

VALUES

The YMCA is committed to putting Christian principles into practice. YMCA programs, activities, and relationships teach and model Christian values in order to strengthen kids, families, and communities. 

We are a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization that serves the greater Fort Worth area. We seek to broaden an individual's involvement, first from participant to member and later to volunteer, donor, and advocate.

YMCA programs are developmental in nature, helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body, while recognizing the benefits of recreational time and pursuits.

We seek to be fairly priced, affordable to all, and perceived as a good value. Charitable and earned revenue together provide the necessary resources to accomplish our mission. A generous and easily accessible financial assistance program keeps our programs and facilities open to all. Now in 2024 the YMCA staff and volunteers will begin the work and strategy to bring the vision back as a priority.

AREAS OF IMPACT

The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:

Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.

Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.

Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

Required Certifications

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.

The yearly salary range for this position is $52,000 - $60,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.

The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.

It is a requirement that the candidate lives in the community the YMCA of Metro Fort Worth serves.