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240-bed long term care/rehab facility in Brooklyn is looking for a full-time Chief Clinical Dietitian. Must have 2-3 years experience, long term care setting preferred. SigmaCare experience a plus.
Masters of Science in Nutrition required and must be registered by the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Please send resume to Bob Bowen
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212-601-9036 tel:212-601-9036
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WIC PROGRAM NUTRITIONIST
The William F. Ryan Community Health Center seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a WIC Program Nutritionist.
Job Responsibilities:
Job duties include, but are not limited to: assessing WIC Program participant’s nutritional status, providing appropriate nutrition counseling for families, facilitating informal discussion groups for program participants, planning and implementing healthy lifestyles initiatives for participating families as they come for services, work closely with families who have children with various nutrition-related problems, communicating with health care providers as needed, and working closely with the breastfeeding team to promote breastfeeding.
Requirements:
BS in Nutrition required.
R.D. Required.
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
Please fax or email your resume to the attention of: Pam Harbin, RDN,MS, Director of Nutrition and WIC Program, Phone: (212)769-7235,
Fax: (212)663-9629, email: [log in to unmask]
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Spring 2014 Internship Opportunity:
Health Education
The Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP), a leading maternal and child health promotion agency is seeking dedicated interns to support workshop operations for its Thrive! Women’s Health Initiative in Harlem, New York City.
Thrive! is one of the first public health programs in the nation to offer pre- and interconception health activities to women - before and between pregnancies - with a long term goal of improving maternal and child health particularly for women of color. We provide health coaching, food demos, fitness classes, a state-of-the-art fitness center and personal trainer sessions to community members, all free of charge.
Health Education Intern/Facilitator will assist in:
· Delivering and co-facilitating Thrive! workshop curriculum
Maintaining the Thrive! Facebook page and private groups, including responding to questions and posting weekly women’s health information Managing and contributing to program website/ blog Monitoring news and trends in women’s health and possibly drafting articles for online or
print media · Participating in community outreach
· Assisting case manager and program coordinator to ensure
Thrive! workshops run smoothly
· Entering evaluation data into spreadsheet
· Analyzing data/program evaluation
Desired qualification and skills:
A keen interest in health disparities issues, maternal and child health Current or recent graduate student in in public health, nutrition, social work, social sciences or other health and human services field Excellent writing and/or people skills Prior experience in health education and health writing would be an advantage Comfortable with public speaking Ability to devote 5-10 hours per week, particularly every Friday from late May to early August Culturally competent, self-motivated and team-oriented Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable The internship is an unpaid position but may be used towards earning graduate credits.
Please submit a current resume, cover letter stating your interest and your weekly availability to:
Thuy Nguyen, MPH
Thrive! Program Coordinator
127 W 127th Street, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212.665.2600 x306
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Spring 2014 Internship Opportunity:
Nutrition
The Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP), a leading maternal and child health promotion agency is seeking dedicated interns to support workshop operations for its Thrive! Women’s Health Initiative in Harlem, New York City.
Thrive! is one of the first public health programs in the nation to offer pre- and interconception health activities to women - before and between pregnancies - with a long term goal of improving maternal and child health particularly for women of color. We provide health coaching, food demos, fitness classes, a state-of-the-art fitness center and personal trainer sessions to community members, all free of charge.
The Nutrition Intern will assist in:
Facilitating Thrive! food demo section Creating nutrition-based meal plans for Thrive! clients Participating in community outreach Assisting case manager and program coordinator to ensure Thrive! workshops run smoothly Desired qualification and skills:
A keen interest in health disparities issues, maternal and child health Current or recent graduate student in nutrition Comfortable with food demonstration and client interaction Excellent writing and/or people skills Ability to devote 5-10 hours per week, particularly every Friday from late May to early August Culturally competent Self-motivated and team-oriented Fluent in Spanish is highly desirable The internship is an unpaid position but may be used towards earning graduate credits.
Please submit a current resume, cover letter stating your interest and weekly availability to:
Thuy Nguyen, MPH
Thrive! Program Coordinator
127 W 127th Street, 3rd Fl.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212.665.2600 x306
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Job Description
Position: Program Assistant
Reports to: Training Project Coordinator, Annie Wiseman
Department: Planning and Development
SUMMARY:
The Institute for Family Health (Institute) is a non-profit organization committed to providing health
services to medically underserved communities. The Institute operates
26 full and part time health
centers throughout the Bronx, Manhattan and the mid-Hudson Valley region of New York State.
The Program Assistant role will include support of Institute training activities, primarily through the
Health Workforce Retraining Initiative (HWRI) grant, and general support of the Planning and
Development Department staff. HWRI is a New York State Department of Health grant-funded program
aimed at training health center staff, both at the Institute and at partner organizations, in team-based
care, health information technology and care coordination. The Planning and Development Department
functions include: external communications, project management, grant writing and student placement.
Responsibilities
· Assist in the preparation and submission of program reports
· Work directly with staff throughout the Institute to gather training data · Schedule trainings, coordinate trainers and materials as needed · Track and report training participation · Assist with tracking and submitting expenses for reimbursement · Organize meetings
· Coordinate collection and tracking of required student placement documents
· Assist with mailings, outreach, reports, data entry and record keeping · Track and order office supplies, maintain office equipment
· Provide support to the planning and development staff as needed including literature reviews,
verifying facts, developing charts/tables, proofreading and submitting grant proposals/reports
· Perform any other duties as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by direct supervisor
· Occasional flexibility in schedule, when required by project; including willingness and ability to travel to various organizational sites Qualifications Skills § Excellent organization skills and attention to detail § Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
§ Ability to make informed and timely decisions, and use sound judgment to prioritize actions
§ Able to work independently and juggle several projects at once with a spirit of flexibility and a positive outlook
§ Ability to build internal and external relationships in order to achieve results § Strong and enthusiastic collaborator
§ Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Mindset § Strong customer service ethic
§ Belief that administrative support is critical to the success of the organization § Passion for the mission of the Institute
Experience
§ Associate or Bachelor degree required
§ One year work/internship experience required; 3 years related experience preferred
§ Interest in health care and human services a must; experience in the field a plus
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Annie Wiseman at [log in to unmask] mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Community Health Worker, Northern Queens Health Insurance Enrollment
Public Health Solutions’ Access to Health and Food Benefits program has been funded for two years by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Child Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
(CHIPRA) to help enroll eligible Hispanic children and families in Northern Queens in public insurance programs. The Access to Health and Food Benefits program at Public Health Solutions has historically helped New York City residents obtain free or low-cost health insurance coverage by providing one-on-one assistance with the application and the renewal process. This new project will employ Community Health Workers to actively engage those in the Northern Queens community and provide comprehensive information about public health insurance options and their related benefits. The Community Health worker will educate his/her peers and community members about the importance of health insurance in general and how families can apply for public health insurance for themselves and their children.
Specifically, the Community Health Worker, Northern Queens Enrollment
will:
· Reach out to the community in Northern Queens to educate them
about Health insurance availability.
· Conduct scheduled workshops and information sessions
regarding public health insurance eligibility, documentation requirements, and benefits at community organizations that have ongoing relationships with potentially eligible clients.
· Spread accurate and culturally specific information and
messages about public health insurance.
· Work with community members and attend community events
around Northern Queens to dispel myths about public health insurance eligibility and enrollment locations.
· Distribute outreach materials to community-based
organizations, doctor’s offices, and other key community hubs through mailings and in-person.
· Build calendar of outreach activities and events to expand
reach within the community.
· Assist in development of tailored outreach/education messages
for Northern Queens community.
· Support effort to establish social media presence.
Qualifications:
· A minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a community-based
setting
· Working knowledge of community health, advocacy
communication, and community organizing
· Familiarity with communities in Queens, NY
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with
knowledge of database and word processing systems
· Must be a creative problem solver and be comfortable working
in a multi-cultural setting.
· The ability to work independently, as well as effectively in
a team environment
· Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) preferred
· Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal
training program such as from a college or other education institution preferred
For more information about working at Public Health Solutions and to apply for this position, visit our website at www.healthsolutions.org.
We accept online applications only.
Public Health Solutions is an EOE.
Any qualified or interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Priscilla DeJesus
Certified IPA/Navigator Manager
Public Health Solutions
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Job Notice: Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics Private Practice, Queens, NY
Elizabeth Madison Nutrition/Weight Loss Transformation LLC, is a nutrition and wellness company that
provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with a specialization in weight loss and emotional eating issues,
and nutrition consultation services for child care centers, supermarkets and senior citizen programs.
We are seeking a part-time administrative assistant. Job duties
include:
Assist:
- in creation of in-store supermarket nutrition presentations , including product demos
- with monthly nutrition theme projects
- with social media content development and posting (FB, etc.)
- with health fair and other community based presentations
- with in-office and online weekly weight loss classes (registration, weigh-ins, follow-ups)
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Completed Didactic Program in Dietetics Program, Dietetic Internship eligible, or RD exam eligible
preferred
3. Good computer skills (Microsoft Office). Must have laptop.
4. Good communication skills
5. Must have a car (to travel to supermarkets and other consultant
sites)
6. Friendly, outgoing personality. Likes to work with the public.
7. Organized and good attention to detail
8. Can work occasional Saturdays
Main Office Location: Elizabeth Madison Nutrition/Weight Loss Transformation LLC.:
219-10 South Conduit Avenue, Lower Level 1
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Please send your resume with cover letter to Elizabeth M. Madison, [log in to unmask]
mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Adult Day Care Dietitian Position
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation is currently seeking a part time Dietitian for our Adult Day Health Care Clinic. The candidate will have a BS in Nutrition, NY State Dietitian/Nutritionist license and be an RD or RD Eligible.
The dietitian is responsible for dietary assessments on all new clients, obtaining dietary orders from the PMDs, 180 day reviews on approximately 25 charts per month, maintaining weights and utilizing a spread sheet, ordering food from the main building when necessary, helping to serve our clients. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please email resume to: [log in to unmask] mailto:[log in to unmask], or fax to (718) 289-2192
tel:%28718%29%20289-2192
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Seeking a per diem clinical dietitian for long term care and rehab. Job responsibilities include patient/resident assessment and education, completion of MDS, care planning and meal observation. The candidate should be an RD or planning to sit for the RD exam within 6 months.
Training and orientation provided. Email or Fax resume to:
Judy Rothenberg
Director, Clinical Nutrition
Parker Jewish Institute
271-11 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Fax: (718) 289-2340 tel:%28718%29%20289-2340 [log in to unmask] mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Job Notice: Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics Private Practice, Queens, NY
Elizabeth Madison Nutrition/Weight Loss Transformation LLC, is a nutrition and wellness company that
provides Medical Nutrition Therapy with a specialization in weight loss and emotional eating issues,
and nutrition consultation services for child care centers, supermarkets and senior citizen programs.
We are seeking a part-time administrative assistant. Job duties
include:
Assist:
- in creation of in-store supermarket nutrition presentations , including product demos
- with monthly nutrition theme projects
- with social media content development and posting (FB, etc.)
- with health fair and other community based presentations
- with in-office and online weekly weight loss classes (registration, weigh-ins, follow-ups)
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Completed Didactic Program in Dietetics Program, Dietetic Internship eligible, or RD exam eligible preferred 3. Good computer skills (Microsoft Office). Must have laptop.
4. Good communication skills
5. Must have a car (to travel to supermarkets and other consultant
sites)
6. Friendly, outgoing personality. Likes to work with the public.
7. Organized and good attention to detail 8. Can work occasional Saturdays
Main Office Location: Elizabeth Madison Nutrition/Weight Loss Transformation LLC.:
219-10 South Conduit Avenue, Lower Level 1 Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Please send your resume with cover letter to Elizabeth M. Madison, [log in to unmask]
mailto:[log in to unmask]
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Job description
Healthy Checkout Line Evaluation Intern
Background
In Spring/Summer of 2014, the New York City DOHMH will be launching an evaluation of the installation of “Healthy Checkout Lines” in select grocery stores in the Bronx. The Healthy Checkout Line (HCL) is a new element of the NYC Health Department’s Shop Healthy program.
For this evaluation, participating grocery stores will feature an HCL that will contain only healthier food options or non-food options. HCL signage will also be placed throughout the store and at the checkout line. This evaluation seeks to determine the effectiveness of HCLs as compared with traditional checkout lines.
The evaluation will involve testing the feasibility of installing the checkout lines, data collection to understand customer flow at stores, and surveys with approximately 1,000 customers.
Roles and responsibilities The DOHMH Shop Healthy NYC! program is looking for interns to assist with implementation of the HCL evaluation.
The internship will take place from June 2, 2014 ending on June 15 2014, requiring a minimum of 15-21 hours/week. This person will be responsible for survey administration, maintenance of healthy checkout line displays, data entry, and other tasks as needed.
This is a volunteer position. Must be able to work afternoon/evenings and weekends and travel to the Bronx. Spanish required. If you are interested, please send resumes and cover letters to Alyce Osborne at [log in to unmask] This position requires an accelerated hiring process so please apply ASAP. Phone and in person interviews will begin immediately and will close COB Monday May 19, 2014.
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Organization: City Harvest of New York
Title: Evaluation Coordinator/Survey Administrator(Part Time) Reporting to: Director of Evaluation
Location: New York, NY
Position Available: Immediately
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Now serving New York City for 28 years, City Harvest is the world’s first and New York City’s only food
rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women and children. This year, City Harvest
will collect over 28 million pounds of excess food from all segments of the food industry, including
restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms, This food is then delivered free of charge
to nearly 600 community programs throughout New York City. Each week, City Harvest helps over 300,000
hungry New Yorkers find their next meal. City Harvest also addresses hunger’s underlying causes by
educating individuals, families and communities in the prevention of diet-related diseases, channeling a greater
amount of local farm food into high-need areas, enhancing the ability of our agency partners to feed hungry
men, women, and children, and supporting affordable access to nutritious food in low-income communities.
The Evaluation Coordinator/Survey Administrator role is a part-time job (< 20 hours a week) which will assist
in data collection in the field, coordinating and scheduling data collection volunteers and helping with data collection related to City Harvest Healthy Neighborhood programming.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate all field work related to evaluation & monitoring, ensuring that data collection shifts are populated
in accordance with program calendar/implementation and evaluation study plans; coordinates volunteers, and
maintains department calendar and data entry and cleaning protocols.
Specific activities will include but not limited to:
· Scheduling and maintaining an active roster of all data collection activities and ensures coverage for all field work, including survey data collection/interviews.
· Working with Volunteer Services Department and community partners to routinely identify, match and place volunteers/survey administrators with evaluation projects
· Ensuring that administration of evaluation tools and other data collection projects are in line with the
evaluation plan designed for such study, identifies barriers to achieving plan objectives and promptly notifies the Director of barriers
· Building and cultivating partnerships/relationships with community groups and institutions toward
identifying a cadre of community volunteers to support evaluation goals, including data collection
· Maintaining Evaluation Department calendar, working with staff members to track project milestones
and works with staff to resolve any challenges to completing required projects
· Managing all follow-up survey, focus groups and other qualitative data collection activities.
· Conducing and coordinating data entry and quality control processes, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and ready for data analysis and reporting
· Developing and maintaining databases for qualitative data entry and analysis.
· Coordinate day to day activities related to different projects, providing general administrative support
as required to meet the department’s objectives; provides support in standardize presentation slides, reports and other documents and correspondence.
· Routinely searches scientific databases, online resources to identify and summarize research findings,
identify emerging trends in relation to emergency food, hunger, nutrition and chronic diseases, and related research · Provide general administrative support to the department.
July 24, 2013
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Health & Behavior; Nutrition, or closely related field · Bi-lingual (Spanish) fluency required.
· Prior experience conducting surveys/research study interviews, focus groups and other forms of data collection needed to fulfil study requirements required · Project management skills preferred.
· Excellent skills in Microsoft suite of office applications (Word; Excel; Powerpoint; Access & Outlook).
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Working knowledge of statistical software like SPSS preferred; working knowledge of Atlas-ti or other qualitative data analysis software a plus.
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse racial/ethnic and cultural groups.
· Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented preferred · Ability to work some weekends and during data collection events
At City Harvest, we enjoy working in a team-based environment and value the benefits of a diversified
workplace. Women, people of color, and other underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
City Harvest is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age,
citizenship, color, creed, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender identity and
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, veteran status or other unlawful factors with
respect to employment. City Harvest is committed to the maintenance of a drug-free workplace and ensuring
compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Qualified candidates reflecting the cultural identify and ethnicity of the communities to be represented.
To apply, please submit your resume/CV and cover letter to:
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Evaluation & Monitoring Coordinator in the subject line. Please include your desired hourly rate in the
cover letter. City Harvest conducts background checks for final candidates for this role.
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The Chinese Community Center of Flushing (CCCF) is a local, grassroots community organization dedicated to
promoting, inspiring, and enriching the lives of Chinese children, adults, and families through programs that
address their social, spiritual, and educational needs. The Center for Youth (C4Y) within CCCF supports and
empowers youths; particularly Asian-American/Chinese immigrants, through educational and youth friendly
services including tutoring, English enrichment, and positive youth development activities such as table
tennis clinics, Chinese culture enrichment programs and leadership and volunteer projects.
CCCF is looking for a highly energetic and committed individual to oversee the development and
implementation of all aspects of youth programming and services within C4Y at CCCF. This is a newly created position with potential for growth.
TITLE: PROGRAM COORDINATOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEERS
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & CULTURE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for the development and implementation youth programs and services including
but not limited to C4Y’s afterschool, weekend and summer youth activities
· Supervise staff of 4-6 part time teachers providing youth programming and services · Facilitate staff development and staff training
· Develop a plan for evaluation strategies and survey administration for each youth program
· Responsible for the development of the C4Y Youth Volunteer Program including the recruitment, training and oversight of volunteers
· Conduct outreach and build relationships with community organizations and schools
· Oversee the development of press releases and event materials including brochures and flyers · Participate in community and street fairs · Prepare reports related to projects · Assist in seeking and preparing grants for submission · Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Masters in Public Health, Program Management, Education or related field
· Preferable experience working with youth in school or community setting
· Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin or Fujianese preferred but not required · Administrative and supervisory experience preferred
Salary:
· Commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates can email or fax CV and cover letter to Frances Lo (Director of Education and Culture):
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: (718) 559-6428
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