What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Dietetic Technician position at The Emily Program?
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
Dietetic Technicians work closely with adults and adolescent clients, their families, and staff (registered dietitians, therapists, food service, and BHTs) to provide guidance and education on nutrition and support on nutritional needs.
Schedule
- Temporary Position: May-September 2025 timeline
- Full-time, 40 hours/week
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Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm
How Dietetic Technicians Empower Recovery
- Participates in meals and snacks with clients/residents and their families
- Assists the dietitian in completing a variety of clinical tasks such as daily weight tracking, case management (not preparation), group preparation, and meal planning
- Assists with the creation and delivery of nutrition education materials per nutrition department and agency guidelines
- Coordinates the day-to-day ordering of external meal purchases with the assigned meal plans in partnership with registered dietitian(s)
- Receives orders and keeps food storage areas clean, maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Dietetic Technology or a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (without the internship) is required
- One year of clinical or public health experience preferred
- Previous eating disorder experience is preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license and be authorized to drive
- ServSafe Certification preferred
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
