Dietician - 5060

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor s Degree in Nutrition required

Master s Degree in Nutrition a plus

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) required

ServSafe or Food Protection Certificate required

Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition education curriculum such as SNAP-Ed MyPlate.gov and Cooking Matters, a plus

Knowledge of federally funded food programs such as Child Adult Care Food Program a plus

Knowledge of NYC Nutrition standards and Department of Homeless Services Nutrition Standards a plus

Knowledge of Nutrition Analysis software for recipe development and analysis, and cycle menu development highly desired

Experience developing and implementing professional development trainings, highly desired

Dynamic personality and excellent oral and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

Places value on cultural awareness in a multi-ethnic community

Knowledge of local and regional food systems and healthy food equity

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Review program menus for variety, cultural appropriation, and compliance with Child Adult Care Food Program, Department of the Aging, Department of Homeless Services, and NYC Food Standards

Menu creation and review

Ensure program documentation compliance with Child Adult Care Food Program and Department of Homeless Services including site visits, attendance records, income eligibility forms, and food safety standards

Complete nutrition assessments of program menus using nutrition software

Conduct nutritional analysis of menus

Conduct nutritional education for individuals and groups

Provide nutrition educators with oversight and support of nutrition education workshop facilitation and make any improvement recommendations if necessary

Facilitate nutrition, cooking, and health workshops using evidence informed curriculum for both remote and in person delivery

Complete program outreach and create program outreach materials

Performs audits of program meal sites for dietary sanitation procedures, with routine sanitation inspections being completed to monitor compliance of state and federal regulations

Facilitate staff development trainings with program meal site staff to ensure adherence to Child Adult Care Food Program and Department of Homeless Services guidelines

Conducts periodic research and meet with food vendors for new healthy options

Support program evaluation efforts, track progress, maintain detailed documentation of program activities, and enter data into database

Complete and submit weekly and monthly reports

Complete data entry in multiple systems

Perform other duties as needed also

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Good writing skills

Experience working in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations

Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time

Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents

Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation

Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact ... .