Required:

• Registered Dietitian status with the American Dietetic Association.
• Knowledge of CACFP and Head Start Regulations.
• Ability to recognize problem areas in health, nutrition, and development. 
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, and other agencies.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating before making decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people of various educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and the ability to function efficiently and independently to meet goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Access.
• Experience conducting staff and family nutrition training on infant and toddler feeding, food allergies and safety, and prenatal nutrition.
• Knowledge on health & safety practices in ECE childcare settings.

Preferred: 

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience working with an Early Head Start or another program serving young children.
• Ability and willingness to travel to our other locations within LA County.