Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Lifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. We remove barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

Position Overview:

Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB) is Lifelong’s food and nutrition program, providing medically tailored meals, culturally relevant groceries, and nutritional counseling & education to community members facing illness and injustice. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) will support CSB clients through individualized nutrition counseling/Medical Nutrition Therapy. They will also provide practical skill-building experiences to clients via cooking demonstrations, grocery store tours, and group classes to increase self-efficacy around eating a healthy diet.

The RDN will support the Medically Tailored Meal program through meal nutrient analysis, ensuring that meals meet meal nutrition standards. The Registered Dietitian will support Lifelong meal and grocery programs by assisting with the development of nutrition policies that guides the work and direction of the program. This regular, full-time, non-exempt, union role has a pay range of $27.60/hr - $42.63/hr and is based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, with onsite presence required at least three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday).

Essential Duties:

Nutrition Counseling and Education

• Use the Nutrition Care Process according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) to provide nutrition counseling and ongoing follow-up to clients via phone, telehealth, or home visits.
• Assess nutritional status and develop comprehensive nutrition care plan for clients with a range of illnesses including cancer, HIV, and diabetes.
• Provide practical skill-building experiences to clients via cooking demonstrations, grocery store tours, and group classes to increase self-efficacy around eating a healthy diet.
• Assist with development of client education materials and publications.

Client Service, Intake, and Eligibility

• Enter, update, and maintain accurate, timely client data to support service delivery, reporting, compliance, and outcome tracking.
• Verify eligibility and enroll clients across multiple funding sources with varying requirements.
• Complete annual recertifications for clients. 
• Communicate program policies, procedures, and service expectations clearly and compassionately to clients.
• Respond promptly to client and provider inquiries. 
• Serve as a liaison among clients, CSB staff, and care providers to support continuity and quality of care. 

Administrative Support

• Coordinate mailings, printing, documentation, and filing of client contact materials.
• Schedule nutrition assessments, intakes, and recertifications for clients.  

Program and Operational Support  

• Work in partnership with the Executive Chef to ensure meals meet nutrition standards.
• Assist with the development of evidence-based nutrition policies and standards for meal and grocery programs.
• Support food program operations, including food preparation and distribution, as needed.
• Represent the organization at external meetings and stakeholder gatherings such as Food Is Medicine Coalition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume data and documentation.
• Cultural humility and experience working with medically vulnerable and underserved populations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and client-centered service.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Washington State Department of Health Licensure
• Proficiency in English is required and fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Somali, Amharic or Tigrinya is preferred for this role. 
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients or consumers from diverse communities and backgrounds.
• Valid Washington State Food Handlers Permit (or obtain one within one month of being hired) and thorough knowledge of food safety practices.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous vacation (3 weeks your first year), sick leave, and 2 personal days a year
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance options
• Long term disability
• Mass transit subsidy
• 15 paid holidays per year

Work Environment:

• All positions that involve in person work with clients are required to undergo a TB test within 30 days of starting employment and annually, or as required by program.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some programs may require additional background checks or frequency.
• Depending on organizational needs, work may be performed in office, kitchen, or warehouse settings and may at times involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions or loud noises.
• This position requires regular work at a desk and on a computer, combined with frequent interaction with clients both on-site and in the community. The role may involve travel to client homes, partner agencies, or community locations, which can include exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds to transport materials or supplies. Work may occur in office, residential, or community settings, and may occasionally involve outdoor conditions or environments with moderate noise.
• This regular, full-time, non-exempt, union role is based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, with onsite presence required at least three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday).

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About Lifelong:

Lifelong is a community health organization committed to removing barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone can have the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our talented team and make real, meaningful changes in the daily lives of those living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses in their community. Lifelong offers exceptional benefits, including paid time off, medical and dental coverage in addition to a balanced work-life integration.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Lifelong, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EEO Statement:

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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