Registered Dietician (Bilingual) CONSULTANT

Job Type

Contract

Description

Employment Status : CONSULTANT- Independent Contractor

Work Location : FOUNDATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, INC.

• Main Office : 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107
• Site Locations : Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Hollywood, Highland Park and Lincoln Heights

Review our website : www.foundationheadstart.org for specific site locations.

Rate of compensation varies between $50-$55 an hour based on qualifications of education and experience.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Health / Nutrition Coordinator, the RD Consultant will be responsible for the following services for children 0-5 years of age :

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Bilingual : English / Spanish ( Required)

Education : Registered Dietician license and a bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, dieticians, health / nutrition education, health administration, maternal and child health, or a related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accreditation association recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Experience : Minimum 3 years' experience in health / nutrition services administering or providing direct services to children between the ages of 0-5 years old and their families.

Knowledge and Skills :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Prior to hire, the following must be assured :

Eligibility to Work : All potential employees will be asked to present supporting documents establishing proof of identity and employment eligibility upon completing the I-9 form.

Medical Examination : Must submit a medical examination demonstrating capability to perform type of work required and must submit a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray. Proof of the following immunizations : Influenza, Pertussis TDAP (Whooping Cough), and Measles (MMR) vaccines.

Fingerprint Clearances : All potential employees will be subject to obtain fingerprint clearances from the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Child Abuse Central Index, prior to starting work.

Other Special Requirement : Must have the use of an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California driver's license or have available transportation.

Failure to meet medical standards and / or criminal record clearance may result in withdrawal of job appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must by an employee successfully perform the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position per attached Physical Demand Analysis, with or without reasonable accommodation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must complete Foundation for Early Childhood Education employment application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application materials.

Please Note : Applications and all required documents must be submitted through the Paylocity feature, letters of recommendations can be sent directly to hr@foundationheadstart.org by the due date listed in this job posting.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Foundation for Early Childhood Education, Inc. (Foundation) is a Head Start / Early Head Start Delegate Agency and State Preschool Grantee. As a nonprofit organization, we have supported young children and their families for over 50 years with Early Childhood and family services. Foundation for ECE, Inc. currently operates nineteen preschool sites in Los Angeles County located in : Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and Hollywood. Our Agency is expanding in the program year 23-24 to the following service areas : Highland Park and Lincoln Heights. Foundation for ECE, Inc. also collaborates with HACLA and LA City. The program fosters Family Engagement in all the areas of a child's development and provides comprehensive resources to low-income families in the areas of health, nutrition, and community resources. Foundation is a comprehensive early childhood education program with a focus on child development that includes a child's cognitive, physical, social emotional growth, and development.

Salary Description

$50-$55 Hourly Rate based on experience.