Nutritionist/Dietician, Youth with Intellectual Disabilities

HY&FH is recruiting a per diem Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide services to children living in our group homes who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.

The position offers flexible hours, with services provided on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities may include conducting nutritional assessments; reviewing menus and meal plans; making recommendations regarding caloric intake, portion sizes, weight management, and special dietary needs; developing individualized nutrition recommendations; providing nutrition education to children and staff; and consulting with facility staff and members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

The role will also include monitoring and providing nutritional recommendations related to weight gain, appetite changes, and metabolic concerns associated with psychotropic medications, in coordination with the child’s medical and behavioral health providers.

Healthy Youth and Families Home, Inc. is a new residential facility in the Central Valley offering care for youth with developmental disabilities and challenging behavior. Our goal is to foster a caring environment that allows residents to grow and thrive with support in every aspect of daily life.