DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES FOR

JSY NUTRITION EDUCATORS

Qualifications:



o   Registered Dietitian preferred OR



o   BS in Nutrition OR



o   BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition



o   Must have 2 years community nutrition/public health experience



o   Strong computer skills



o   Travel required with possible overnight travel





Responsibilities:

JSY Nutritionist/Consultant will perform the following services for the Food Bank in the capacity of a Public Health Nutritionist:



·   Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for low-income individuals accessing emergency food programs



·   Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed)



·   Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants



·   Market JSY nutrition education sessions to food pantry operators and community partners to highlight nutrition education training opportunities that are available to food stamp eligible populations



·   Participate in activities sponsored by the Food Banks, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives



·   Conduct a minimum of 12 nutrition education sessions with at least 100 SNAP eligibles per month using lesson plan materials provided



·   Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions



·   Seek opportunities for professional development to improve effectiveness in the performance of job duties

 Maintain regional calendar / contact information for JSY website

 Identify community events that support SNAP-Ed goals for the intended target audience

 Provide written reports to NYSDOH

 Actively participate in all JSY team conference calls and events

 Strive to manage all resources wisely for the maximum use of the Program

 Participate in other SNAP-Ed related duties as “assigned” (ex. curriculum redesign, recipe

development, etc)



Please respond to:

Danice Tatosian, CDN

Nutrition Resource Manager

Food Bank for Westchester

200 Clearbrook Road

Elmsford, NY 10523

914-923-1100 x203

914-909-9606

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Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN

Professor of Nutrition

CUNY School of Public Health

Hunter College & The CUNY Graduate Center

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