Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) operates a comprehensive Head Start program serving children from birth to five years of age. Plaza is currently accepting bids for Registered Dietitians to provide support for the nutrition and well-being of children. Services to be provided from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Part-time hours and on-site/remote schedule to be negotiated.
Requirements and Specifications
• Registered Dietitian Certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Three (3) years of experience in health/nutrition services
• Clearance from the State of California, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index
• Documentation of TB clearance, Tdap, MMR, and Influenza Immunizations (or flu vaccine waiver)
• Verification of Liability Insurance
Scope of Work
• Review, evaluate, and interpret child and pregnant participants health and nutrition screening forms, with an emphasis on children with identified nutritional concerns.
• Conduct follow-up and provide individualized education to parents regarding their child’s nutritional needs.
• Document all reviews in the database system, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in alignment with policies and procedures.
• Plan and deliver parent and staff training to promote understanding of healthy nutrition and address specific dietary concerns.
• Support the development and review of menus to ensure alignment with USDA/CACFP requirements and best practices for child nutrition.
• Collaborate with staff to develop and review Individualized Nutritional Care Plans for children with special dietary needs.
• Provide consultation on accommodating allergies, food sensitivities, or medical conditions requiring dietary modifications.
• Conduct data entry and analysis related to child nutrition and health.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure compliance with Head Start and USDA regulations.
Proposal Should Include:
• Letter of Interest and Resume
• Copy of Registered Dietitian
• Statement of hourly rate expectation
• Availability and limitations, if any
Please submit your proposal via email to:
Attention: Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant jsims@pdlr.org
Deadline: June 10, 2025