Health/Nutrition/Safety Consultant - Registered Dietitian
Health/Nutrition/Safety Consultant – Registered Dietitian
August 11, 2022
Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a highly qualified Health/Nutrition/Safety Consultant to work in a strong collaborative partnership with the Early Learning team providing expertise related to health and nutrition for pregnant women, infants/toddlers, and preschool age children. Duties include coordinating program services in health and nutrition to ensure fidelity and quality implementation of early learning services based on the whole child approach and in compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations and requirements. This position will also be responsible for development and revision of policies, procedures, and forms; training development regarding best practices in health and nutrition as well as facilitation in collaboration with others; coordination and consultation related to special health/nutrition conditions; sustain and support the Health Services Advisory Committee, and maintain USDA/Child and Adult Care Food Program contract compliance.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
In support of public health and Proclamation 21-14.1 (COVID Vaccination Requirement), employment with Puget Sound ESD requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious accommodation. Please note that for staff in positions interacting with or working directly with children, a full COVID-19 vaccination is required. For additional information, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). There is no need for applicants to submit supporting documents. Individuals that are offered positions will be informed of the process to submit their documents at the time of offer.
Early Learning Program Hiring Requirements
Portable Background Check: All Early Learning Program hires must have a cleared PSESD fingerprint background check and a cleared Portable Background Check (PBC) before their start date, and every three (3) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment. Applicants with current PBCs shall submit a copy of their PBC Certificate with their application materials. Applicants who may need to complete a PBC should do so as soon as possible, please click here to start the process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in health, nursing, nutrition, or food science, or an Associate’s Degree in same areas and progressively responsible job-related experience
- Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Professional experience in Early Learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Specialized knowledge or experience with specific populations of diverse families, including low-income families, English language learners, and children with special health care needs
- Experience providing group or staff training and/or teaching adult learners
- Experience working on a cross-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of common pediatric illnesses and treatment protocols
- One-on-one technical assistance and/or consultant experience
- Knowledge of USDA School Meal Programs and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program
Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application and salary placement process. Unofficial transcripts are required as part of a complete application, and official transcripts will be required within two weeks of official start date.
Location: Renton, Washington
Job Type: Full time, full year (40hrs/week)
Salary (through 8/31): $65,802 – $86,337 (Salary Band H)
Salary (beginning 9/1): $74,721 – $98,041 (Salary Band J)
Department: Early Learning
We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 24 annual leave days per year
- 12 sick days
- 12 paid holidays
- Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
- Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
- Subsidized ORCA card
- Free parking
- Electric car charging stations (Renton office)
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Thursday, September 1, 2022. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 6, 2022 via videoconference.
Jobs are listed here for information only. To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the FastTrack Application System and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.
PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057