At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful!
Location(s): Groups Homes - Greater Danbury & Bethel
Hours: M-F 40 hours FLEX (Hybrid position - ability to work from home and in the field)
Pay Rate: $35-40/hour depending on experience
Job Summary:
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) plays a dynamic, independent role delivering impactful medical nutrition therapy to adult individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in supportive residential group home and day program settings. This role goes beyond day-to-day care - championing nutrition education, leading engaging in-service trainings, and helping shape meaningful nutrition guidelines that truly make a difference.
Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive nutrition oversight and coordinate care with heart and purpose, ensuring each individual receives thoughtful, person-centered nutrition support.
• Help our individuals thrive by conducting detailed nutrition assessments, designing individualized nutrition interventions, and empowering staff through practical, hands-on training.
• Build strong relationships with a diverse team - from dedicated direct care staff to interdisciplinary professionals and caregivers - all working together to deliver the best nutrition care possible.
Benefits:
• Extensive paid training and certification program
• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
• Paid time off (increases over years of service)
• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Reimbursement for license dues & Academy membership
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Qualifications:
• A full-time RDN – experienced or new to the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disability) field of nutrition.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and the Dietetic Internship completed successfully.
• Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist license/certification from the CDR and CD-N
• Experience in determining and managing the nutritional needs of persons with disabilities is desirable.
• Adheres to and promotes the ethical standards of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with a team.
• Must also be able to travel to group homes and other locations, as needed (mileage reimbursement is provided).
• Experience working within DDS-certified programs and with developmental disabilities a plus, but if not, we are happy to share our love of IDD nutrition with you.
To learn more about Ability Beyond, check out our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@abeyonddisability/videos
