About Operation Food Search:

Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 27 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.

Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.

Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Our Goals are to:

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy, innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.

For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.

Position Summary:

The Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist will provide individual and group diabetes, nutrition and cooking education for Type 1 and/or Type 2 Diabetes participants and families enrolled in Food is Medicine initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Provide evidence-based diabetes, nutrition, and culinary intervention and education for participants in Food is Medicine initiatives (specifically: a pilot study for adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes; a community-based project for adults with Type 2 Diabetes from a primary care and healthcare facility)
• Manage client/participant case load for diabetes participants enrolled in Food is Medicine initiatives
• Collaborate with health care providers and clinical staff in team approach to care for participants with diabetes enrolled in Food is Medicine initiatives
• Participate in community based, culturally appropriate curriculum development as applicable to Food is Medicine initiatives
• Conduct cooking demonstrations and teach hands-on cooking skills with diabetes participants and families in Food is Medicine initiatives
• Participate in data collection, nutrition and cooking assessment, and evaluation as applicable to Food is Medicine research protocols
• Collaborate with Food is Medicine team on menu and recipe development using medical nutrition therapy for participants with diabetes

Required Education and/or Experience:

• RD/RDN as verified by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential
• Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics or public health is preferred
• Current Missouri dietetic/nutrition license or ability to obtain license in the state of Missouri within the first three months of employment
• ServSafe® certification at Food Handler or Manager level or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge and skill in diabetes education, medical nutrition therapy across all types of diabetes
• Experience providing culinary nutrition education, able to teach basic cooking skills, and conduct cooking demonstrations
• Previous research experience a plus
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness, understanding, empathy, and humility
• Experience working with marginalized populations and those experiencing food insecurity
• Knowledge about Trauma-Informed Care and its implementation
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse systems of care
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, accepting of mentoring and supervision
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, if necessary
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with staff and colleagues, as well as external community for networking and partnership building
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel

Special Requirements:

• Local/regional travel may be required for participant education
• Flexibility in working hours, individual and/or group education sessions may/will occur in late afternoon/evenings

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Benefits - FT Positions

• 401K retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick time, paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness support
• Potential for Student Loan Forgiveness if qualified

To Apply: Please submit your application and include your resume via the following link. https://operationfoodsearch.aaimtrack.com/jobs/906390-219018.html

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.