Food Outreach
Agency Summary
Food Outreach is the only St. Louis area organization and non-profit whose mission is to provide nutritional support to enhance the quality of life of men, women, and children living with HIV or cancer. Food Outreach provides a combination of nutritionally supportive services through Medically Tailored Meals and groceries, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and nutrition education.
Team Compensation
We are excited to welcome a new team member whose compensation will include agency paid platinum health benefits, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, family medical leave, and employer-contribution retirement plans.
Position Overview
The Registered Dietitian at Food Outreach provides individualized nutrition counseling and group education to clients and caregivers, focusing on individuals living with HIV/AIDS and cancer. This full-time, in-person, exempt position reports to the Director of Nutrition and Programs and collaborates closely with another RD, the Client Services Manager, Chefs, and program and development staff.
This role requires a strong foundation in clinical nutrition, exceptional communication skills, cultural competence, and the ability to think creatively and compassionately to support diverse client needs.
Essential Functions
- Manage a client caseload from referral through program graduation, offering disease-specific nutrition counseling.
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments aligned with Missouri and Illinois standards for Medical Nutrition Therapy.
- Maintain accurate, timely client documentation using Healthie and Access, including assessments, interactions, surveys, and program milestones.
- Develop and deliver nutrition and culinary education through individual sessions, group classes, phone calls, and culturally relevant written materials.
- Conduct trainings for staff, volunteers, and community partners on nutrition.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to integrate dietary support into client care plans.
- Manage Ensure inventory and ensure compliance with food safety standards (HAACP, ServSafe).
- Provide weekly client data reports to program leadership.
- Conduct required assessments (e.g., SLAAA ADLs, AgingIS) and support annual client satisfaction surveys.
- Maintain up-to-date demographic and program information in Access.
- Represent Food Outreach on the St. Louis HIV/AIDS Planning Council and report updates to the Director of Nutrition and Programs.
- Build partnerships with community organizations to enhance coordinated care for clients.
- Participate in outreach efforts, events, and inter-agency meetings.
- Supervise and mentor dietetic interns as assigned, supporting professional development and program integration.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, especially for individuals with HIV/AIDS and cancer.
- Proficient in the Nutrition Care Process and ADIME charting, or willing to learn.
- Skilled in developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition education programs.
- Experience creating tools to assess client needs and measure program impact.
- Excellent counseling, public speaking, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Culturally responsive and able to adapt content to diverse learning styles.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Access, Healthie, SCOUT, JotForms, and related platforms.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
- Understanding of research methods and evaluation techniques for continuous program improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in community nutrition or health-related programs, with an emphasis on chronic illness management.
- Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Current licensure in both Missouri and Illinois.
The following qualifications are preferred for the position of Registered Dietitian:
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed to support organizational goals.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel for client visits, community meetings, and professional conferences.
- Valid driver’s license required and must be maintained.
Line of Authority
This position reports to the Director of Nutrition and Programs.
To Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to Brittany Rudy, Director of Nutrition and Programs. No phone calls, please.
Applications received without cover letter, resume and RD certification will not be considered.
Location: Food Outreach, 3117 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
