The Resource Exchange
Position Title: Registered Dietician
Department: Clinical Services
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
FLSA: Exempt
Supervisor responsibilities: N/A
Starting Range: $54,079.69 - $56,345.84 annually* this rate may vary due to fiscal year reviews. This rate is as of FY25-26
Benefits offered: Health, dental, vision, employer paid life and short-term disability, voluntary life, voluntary long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401K with employer contributions, pet insurance, other supplemental insurance options, flexible work environment, training and growth opportunities, workgroup participation, mileage reimbursement, and more. .
General Description:
The Registered Dietitian provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Through a family-centered and community-based model, this role offers nutritional assessments, feeding support, and evidence-based interventions that are rooted in daily routines and natural environments. Working within a transdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian uses data-informed decision-making and communication tools like the Predictive Index to align care strategies, optimize teamwork, and support positive child and family outcomes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Assessment
- Provide comprehensive assessments of nutrition and feeding needs as requested by the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team.
- Conduct ongoing developmental assessments in line with early intervention timelines and agency policies.
- Document findings in a timely and professional manner to support collaborative decision-making.
2. Intervention
- Deliver evidence-based nutritional and feeding interventions tied directly to IFSP goals.
- Integrate intervention strategies into the child’s natural routines and environments (home, daycare, community).
- Use whole-child best practices to consider cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborate with team members on specific challenges related to feeding and nutritional health.
3. Teaming
- Participate as a key contributor in transdisciplinary team meetings and provide 1:1 consultations.
- Partner with families and professionals to develop and implement both formal IFSPs and informal support plans.
- Participate in initial, periodic, and annual IFSP reviews for assigned children.
- Contribute to smooth transitions from Part C (early intervention) to Part B (preschool services) or other community-based supports.
- Attend and contribute to regional and internal feeding team meetings to coordinate care and share expertise.
- Apply Predictive Index insights to better understand team dynamics, enhance collaboration, and improve communication.
4. Parent & Caregiver Support
- Empower families by modeling and coaching nutrition and feeding strategies during daily routines.
- Promote confidence in caregivers and reinforce their role as the primary teachers and decision-makers.
- Practice cultural humility and tailor services to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of families.
- Uphold family rights and adhere to all procedural safeguards under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
5. Administration & Professional Development
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all services and activities, following organizational and funding requirements.
- Ensure professional licensure remains current and complete all required continuing education hours.
- Support the development and delivery of continuing education content for staff and contracted providers.
- Attend community outreach events, workshops, and relevant meetings to represent TRE and its mission.
- Drive as needed to and from homes, centers, and community settings; maintain vehicle insurance and licensing per TRE requirements.
- Other related duties as assigned to support the mission and operations of TRE.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Actively engage in professional growth by attending workshops, conferences, and relevant training based on your personal development plan.
- Participate in internal initiatives or committees to promote quality improvement and innovation.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of early childhood development, particularly in infants and toddlers with special needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal—with experience facilitating family and team discussions.
- Ability to use technology platforms including tablets, telehealth systems, cloud-based documentation tools, and electronic health records.
- Understanding of the Predictive Index or willingness to use behavior-based tools to improve teamwork and service delivery.
- Knowledge of community resources and systems of care available to support children and families.
- Experience
- Minimum: 3 years’ experience working with young children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Preferred: 5 years of experience in a transdisciplinary early childhood team model; experience using specialized feeding interventions; knowledge of Part C of IDEA and natural environment service delivery.
Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition or Dietetics
- Registered Dietician (RD)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with young children with disabilities or developmental delays
- Pediatric experience, specifically with infants and toddlers with special needs and their families
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to facilitate group meetings
- Knowledge of community resources and family support systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (MA) in a related field
- Experience with specialized nutrition and feeding interventions for infants and toddlers
- Experience assessing and implementing strategies to address nutritional and feeding needs in early childhood
- Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, including natural environments, daily routines, and evaluation tools relevant to early childhood development
- Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working in a transdisciplinary early childhood team model
Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computers/tablets, Printers, Copy Machines, Personal Vehicle, Cell phones/telephone, Cloud based systems and software, etc.
Working Environment/Physical Activities: Office, community, private residences, commercial properties, and virtual environment settings. Moderate physical activity required, such as walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 20 pounds. A working vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage preferred) are required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Therefore, The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements.
