Who We Are:

Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Why Work at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services?

YNHS offers great compensation for this position, with a starting wage of $30-$34.50, along with a high value of benefits of employer provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability and retirement insurances. To support our team, we also provide ten paid holidays, flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash-out options, and retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission.

Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a team member that is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team!

Some technical requirements for this position are:

• Masters Degree in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition, or Registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Eligible for registration by the CDR.
• Experience in Maternal Child Health or willingness to learn.
• Certification or experience as a Diabetic Educator preferred.
• Skill in customer service. Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Skills in data-entry.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Convenient if bilingual in English/Spanish, and/or ability to sign.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Day to Day:

Provide nutrition assessment, counseling and education to clients of YNHS.

Attend case conferences on a regular basis with other YNHS MSS team members to address the comprehensive needs of the clients.

Assist in development of YNHS Nutrition policies, protocols and quality assurance standards.

Develop and maintain appropriate linkages with other dietitians in the community who may share YNHS clients.

Work in coordination with other YNHS health providers to develop education programs for YNHS patients and staff.

Provide High Risk counseling to WIC clients.

Provide Diabetes Education to YNHS patients; participate in interdisciplinary team of diabetic interventions as requested.

Participate in quality assurance activities and peer review as requested.

Assist in development of annual WIC Nutrition Education Plan.

Work cooperatively with students, modeling and directing dietetic activities.

Participate in staff in-service training; assume janitorial duties as required; other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Maintain the confidentiality of clients and staff.

Maintain organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.

Represent YNHS in local meetings as requested.

Perform related work or other tasks as requested.