Registered Dietician

District Health Department No. 4 (DHD4) is a dedicated and passionate team that provides leadership in promoting environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education, and regulation. Our vision is in creating a healthier community and environment for all.

• Provide direct counseling services to high risk and prenatal clients with emphasis on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develop individual care plans for high-risk participants.
• Create or order nutrition education resources.
• Facilitate and/or provide nutrition in-service training to agency staff who provide nutrition services to clients.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency Nutrition Services Plan.
• Provide services in office, via tele-health, and in home settings.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to local agency staff and other health professionals in nutrition services areas.
• Utilize effective communication and conflict resolution skills to serve clientele in a tactful, objective, respectful manner while maintaining privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Complete and maintain accurate, adequate, and timely records in computer software products such as Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Records software, and similar products.

• Bachelor of Science
• Registration as a dietician (RD)
• One year of providing community health, pediatric, and/or maternal/infant nutrition services preferred.
• Ability to provide services to vulnerable populations in a culturally competent, inclusive, and non-judgmental manner.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Starting at $26.25 per hour in accordance with current Union contract plus full benefit package. Wage increases to $27.67 after successful probation period.

Submit resume and cover letter if interested to Chelsea Engle, Nursing Director, s posting will remain open until filled.

DHD No. 4

Human Resources

100 Woods Circle, Suite 200

Alpena, MI 49707

District Health Department No. 4 is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender, national origin, age, or marital status.