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Date: March 1, 2014 at 7:15:18 AM EST
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Subject: jobs March 2, 2014
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Eat With Knowledge, a nutrition counseling private practice (www.eatwithknowledge.com<http://www.eatwithknowledge.com>) in Nyack, NY is seeking a per diem Registered Dietitian to cover maternity leave June- August. There is a possibility for this position to continue after maternity leave as well. Coverage will probably be 1-2 days/week but flexible. Candidate must be experienced in nutrition counseling and knowledgeable about eating disorders OR willing to train with me to receive this experience needed for the position.
Responsibilities include:
1. Medical nutrition therapy for eating disorder clients (children, adolescents, and adults) including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and EDNOS. Candidate must be willing to collaborate with client’s care team including MDs, therapists, psychiatrists, and parents.
2. Administrative work such as scheduling clients, collecting payment, updating blog posts, etc.
3. Consulting projects such as nutrition-related presentations to organizations, committee meetings, and other projects as assigned.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Regester McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Any questions feel free to call 845-535-9092.
Jennifer Regester McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE
Eat With Knowledge
99 Main Street, Suite #204
Nyack, NY 10960
845-535-9092
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I thought I’d send out some feelers to see if you knew anyone who might be interested in working for approximately one month on the NHANES project. We need someone to drive our lister around Brooklyn. We will have approximately 20 neighborhoods to canvass and we need someone who can drive him from place to place. The details are below:
--Needed a driver with a car and a license in good standing (Brooklyn resident preferred)
--Length of employment: March 15, 2014 – April 11, 2014
--Pay: $ 14.50 / hour; 40 hours per week; government rate mileage reimbursement
Please let me know if you know anyone who may be interested in working for us.
Thanks in advance for your help. I hope things are going well for you!
Denise
Denise Schaar
Public Health Advisor
National Center for Health Statistics
Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
3311 Toledo Road, Room 4325
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
301-458-4153 (O)
301-458-4813 (F)
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DIETITIAN/DIET TECH, P/T
LTC & Rehab Facility in Queens is seeking a P/T Dietitian/Diet Tech. Prior LTC experience A+. Please email resume [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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We are looking to hire a program assistant for our Early Childhood Nutrition Programming and Stellar Farmers Market. This is primarily an administrative position but we are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and not afraid to help us move boxes and supplies around. This position at the moment is temporary and without benefits, though full-time.
If you know of anyone who might be interested, please pass along and have him/her email me a cover and resume.
Thanks,
The Healthy Eating & Active Living (HEAL) Unit at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to increase physical activity and healthful eating, particularly fruit and vegetable consumption. HEAL uses evidence-based strategies and targets communities most affected by health disparities to prevent and reduce the prevalence of chronic disease in New York City. HEAL is seeking a temporary, full-time administrative assistant to support both the Early Childhood and Farmers’ Markets programs.
Specific duties include:
• Identify appropriate vendors and products based on programmatic needs and strict purchasing guidelines
• Provide administrative unit necessary documentation for submission of all purchase requests
• Maintain tracking sheet of all expenditures
• Track and reconcile petty cash logs and receipts and prepare accurately for submission for reimbursement
• Oversee inventory of all items at a self-storage facility
• Coordinate and oversee accurate and timely delivery of all supplies from vendors and to programmatic staff
• Attend monthly staff meetings and take and distbute minutes accordingly
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelors degree
• Interest in nutrition
• Two years administrative experience
• Extremely detailed oriented, independent worker
• Willing to move boxes in a storage facility
• Microsoft Office
Pay commesurate with experience. Please note: this position is temporary through mid- November with potential to extend into long term work. Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Solomon MS, RD, Senior Program Manager at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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Early Childhood Programs
Healthy Eating & Active Living Unit
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Nutrition Education Intern
General Responsibilities:
Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings- Public Schools (EWPHCCS-PS) is a nutrition education
curriculum for pre-k through 1st grade teachers in NYC public elementary schools. The goal of
EWPHCCS-PS is to increase the consumption of fruit, vegetables and low-fat dairy products among 4-7
year olds and their families. Currently, the interactive and engaging nutrition lessons include ideas for
academic integration. However, with the Common Core Standards creating a new set of criteria for
classroom activities, a clear articulation of how EWPHCCS-PS meets these standards is necessary to ease
the use of this program among elementary school teachers.
The selected intern will:
Research Common Core Standards and become fluent in applying these standards to curricula.
Review EWPHCCS-PS to identify already embedded Standards
Make suggestions for revisions to better align EWPHCCS-PS to Common Core
Convene teacher group to provide feedback on project
Preferred Skills:
• Elementary school teaching experience in NYC
• Curriculum development experience
• Strong research skills and willingness to become fluent in Common Core Standards
• Independent and self-motivated worker
• Interest in nutrition education in the public school setting
Time Frame:
Present- August 31, 2014
Education:
Students pursuing master’s degrees in Nutrition education or Public health nutrition preferred
Compensation: This is an unpaid position. The culminating product is well suited to be developed as a
final class project.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send resume and cover letter to
Elizabeth Solomon at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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The Healthy Eating & Active Living (HEAL) Unit at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene works to increase physical activity and healthful eating, particularly fruit and vegetable consumption. HEAL uses evidence-based strategies and targets communities most affected by health disparities to prevent and reduce the prevalence of chronic disease in New York City. HEAL is seeking a temporary, full-time administrative assistant to support both the Early Childhood and Farmers’ Markets programs.
Specific duties include:
• Identify appropriate vendors and products based on programmatic needs and strict purchasing guidelines
• Provide administrative unit necessary documentation for submission of all purchase requests
• Maintain tracking sheet of all expenditures
• Track and reconcile petty cash logs and receipts and prepare accurately for submission for reimbursement
• Oversee inventory of all items at a self-storage facility
• Coordinate and oversee accurate and timely delivery of all supplies from vendors and to programmatic staff
• Attend monthly staff meetings and take and distribute minutes accordingly
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelors degree
• Interest in nutrition
• Two years administrative experience
• Extremely detailed oriented, independent worker
• Willing to move boxes in a storage facility
• Microsoft Office
Pay commensurate with experience. Please note: this position is temporary through mid- November with potential to extend into long term work. Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Solomon MS, RD, Senior Program Manager at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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JOB POSTING
The William F. Ryan Community Health Center is a progressive multi-site community-based
organization that provides high quality, linguistically appropriate, and culturally sensitive services to the
people we serve.
POSITION: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR, PREVENTION EDUCATION & OUTREACH
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assist in the supervision of Prevention program staff, including but not limited to: day to day supervision
and support to assure that all staff meets recognized standards for delivery of quality care and services,
and adheres to all organizational policies and procedures, professionalism and productivity. Assist in
ensuring that all funding mandates are met, including productivity goals and report submission. Assist in
developing curricula, training materials, brochures and abstracts. Conduct quality assurance checks of
program data using Excel and Access and other data analysis tools. Ensuring the provision of on- and
off-site prevention health education and street and community outreach relevant to the target populations,
including but not limited to: Hepatitis testing, HIV/STD prevention, HIV counseling, testing and refer ral,
substance abuse prevention, harm/risk reduction, and other public health interventions.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral, health or social science fields.
EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED:
Five years experience in human services providing direct services and two years supervisory experience.
Must have experience with HIV programs; Hepatitis, HIV Counseling and Testing experience preferred.
Must have computer skills including with Word, Exce l and Access. Knowledge of eClinical Works and
eShare programs a plus. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Anyone interested please email a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please include
Assistant Coordinator of Testing and linkage to care and your last name in the subject line.
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Food Bank For New York City – Internship Opportunity
Title: Community Nutrition Intern
Reports to: Associate Director of Community Nutrition
Locations: 252 w 116th st and 39 Broadway
Time: Minimum of 14 hours weekly. 21 preferred *
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship opportunity
Primary Purpose of Internship
The Community Nutrition Intern will work directly with the Associate Director of Community Nutrition. This position will allow an intern to work with all aspects of the food pantry and soup kitchen, while exploring the different avenues Community Nutrition has to offer. Interns will gain experience in food service/production, menu planning and development, and nutrition education.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Development of nutrition outreach tools, such as newsletters, pantry and kitchen bulletin boards, handouts, etc.
• Conduct weekly nutrition education sessions to Seniors.
• Participate in nutrition outreach in the community via workshops and cooking demonstrations.
• Assist with projects pertaining to CookShop and Just Say Yes for Fruits and Vegetables programs.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Perform basic office tasks as assigned, such as typing, filing, photocopying and faxing.
• Work beside volunteers and staff to distribute pantry goods to the community.
• Help to prepare and distribute meals at the Community Kitchen.
• Analyze recipes using nutrition analysis software.
Qualifications
• Interest or background in nutrition, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, medicine or public health or currently enrolled in such program.
• Ability to work independently under the supervision of the Associate Director of Community Nutrition.
• Strong listening skills, oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow directions, as well as not being afraid to ask questions are all required to perform this role.
If you are interested in this internship opportunity, please submit your resume and internship requirements to Shanon Morris, Associate Director of Community Nutrition, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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Position open for a dynamic, vision-driven and goal focused individual, with a demonstratively strong background in nutritional science and/or food science, to become Point Person and Head of Operations for a brand new and exciting organic juice and holistic wellness venture, committed to building a culture of energetic wellness throughout Florida and the rest of the United States.
In the next 3 to 5 years, Raw on the Run® will bring the highest quality healthy HPP (High Pressure Processed) 72-hour shelf life organic juice products to the world and have them sold everywhere from major national retailers/wholesalers to local organic stores, as well as in any and all other health oriented locations that market and sell organic products to consumers in places throughout Florida, the United States, and the rest of the world. We are looking for the person with the experience, the drive, and the knowledge to get out there and execute it.
The company will also focus on the opening of vibrant and modern organic juice bars throughout Florida and the rest of the United States. Raw on the Run® juice bars will take the juice bar industry to the next level by having multiple units that serve fresh organic cold-pressed juices and smoothies in a friendly, elegant and positive environment while offering unique services and products conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
Our team consists 100% of positive, energetic, and driven people, and we are committed to the health of communities where our products will be marketed and sold. We are dedicated not only to the creation of the highest quality organic products available to consumers, but also to utilizing organic products as a future vehicle and mechanism for natural disease prevention to ensure holistic wellness in the human body and mind.
Raw on the Run® is a subsidiary of PMA Venture Capital Group of Miami, FL, and as such this venture is internally financed.
Company Vision:
• Bring the highest quality healthy, organic HPP (High Pressure Processed) 72-hour shelf life organic juice products to the world and have them sold everywhere from major national retailers/wholesalers to local organic stores, as well as in any and all other health oriented locations that sell organic products to consumers in places throughout Florida, the United States, and the rest of the world.
• Open multiple vibrant and modern organic juice bars throughout Florida, from Palm Beach to South Beach, in the next 3 to 5 years, with future plans to expand in numerous other cities and states. Through these juice bars, Raw On The Run® will offer only the best, highest quality organic cold-pressed juices and smoothies available on the market.
• The company will share a percentage of its profits with local charities.
• We are open minded when it comes to equity possibilities and ownership rewards for our associates.
• We will consider possibilities for the creation of organic frozen products in the future, along with possibilities for the future creation of all other types of organic products.
• The company will also consider the acquisition of already existing organic juice bars and organic food companies and corporations.
We are seeking an energetic, positive, and determined individual, with a strong background in nutritional science and/or food science, to be our Regional Operations Manager to lead this venture. This position will require many hours, as this is a position to help build the company from the ground up, and the individual asked to come on board will be remunerated/compensated appropriately for all the energy put into the growth of Raw on the Run.
The ideal candidate possesses all of the following:
• A solid and demonstratively substantial background in nutritional science and/or food science. Academic qualifications, clinical experience, field research, etc. will all be considered in the evaluation of the candidate. Experience with holistic nutrition, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, functional/diagnostic nutrition, preventive medicine/disease prevention, medical nutrition therapy, nutritional research methodology, food chemistry and biophysics, and/or experience in any and all other interrelated fields of nutritional and food sciences will be taken into consideration.
• A strong work ethic, dedicated to rolling up their sleeves and meeting and engaging entrepreneurs one-on-one on a face-to-face direct basis.
• A creative, imaginative, and dynamic forward-thinking mindset and mentality resulting in a goal-oriented go-getter who believes in the company vision and is committed to building and realizing that vision - not just an employee looking for a job.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Working together with corporate associates in the planning, coordination, and execution of HPP 72-hour shelf life product and organic juice bar operations, including (but not limited to) advising/supervising during creation and implementation of all product recipes and overseeing nutritional content of all organic products, and working to ensure that all products are in keeping with prevailing FDA rules and regulations.
• Recruiting and training all staff members.
• Negotiating with vendors for all product purchases, including store equipment and produce.
• Inventory control and placement of store orders.
• Determining the needs of stores in order to ensure high store performance in all juice bars.
• Dealing directly with customers and employees/demonstrating by example the importance of customer service.
• Creating a positive environment as team leader to reduce team turnover.
This is an opportunity to join Raw on the Run®, a fast growing organization that offers a positive work environment with vast opportunities for growth. Only serious inquiries and appropriately qualified candidates will be considered for the position.
Applications and resumes should be formatted in Microsoft WORD or PDF format and directed to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Pediatric Genetic RD
Half Time, 50% part time
The Dept of Pediatric Genetics seeks a dynamic RD to
counsel their patients/families
in the ambulatory setting.
This involves all areas of inborn errors of metabolism
and other genetic related conditions necessitating nutritional intervention.
Wednesday is mandatory; other weekdays are negotiable.
2 ½ days per week.
Qualifications: R.D. with >1 year experience,
preferably in pediatrics.
Experience in above areas is desirable.
However, will consider the right candidate with less experience.
Self-motivated RD needed.
Please email your resumes to:
Miriam Pappo, MS, RD, CDN
Montefiore Medical Center
Department of Clinical Nutrition
111 E. 210 Street
Bronx, NY 10467
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Clinical Dietitian (Acute Care)
Cura Hospitality is currently seeking a part-time registered dietitian to join our team at an acute care account located in Cortlandt Manor, NY. The dietitian will be required to work 4-16 hours per week.
• Provides direct nutrition care activities such as assessment, care planning, documentation and other types of nutrition for medically complex acute care population to include nutrition assessment, follow-up care, patient education and clinical rounds.
• Support Clinical Nutrition Manager with educating food service staff in diet therapy.
• Complete quality assurance monitors and community outreach.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field.
• Registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• At least 3 years of acute care experience required.
• Strong comfort with Microsoft software and computerized medical record documentation.
Click Here To Apply
https://eatnpark.hua.hrsmart.com/pm_module/cgi-bin/click.cgi?job_id=1271&site_id=35
• Location:
Courtlandt Manor, NY 10567
• Industries:
Healthcare Services
Job Type:
Part Time
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• Employee
• Years of Experience:
2+ to 5 Years
• Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
• Career Level:
Manager (Manager/ Supervisor of Staff)
• Job Category:
Food Services/ Hospitality
• Occupations:
General/ Other: Food Services
• Reference Code:
12
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
A 200 bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, New York is seeking an experienced Registered Dietician to manage both the clinical and food production aspects as the Director of Food & Nutrition Services. The candidate is responsible for the overall functioning of the Department, including formulating and executing the policies and procedures governing the nutritional status of residents and quality food service operation. Other responsibilities include directing the dietitians and all food service staff in accordance with current regulations set forth by Federal and State agencies. Responsible for overseeing equipment purchases as well as initiating and assisting in planning kitchen improvements. Also collaborates and handles own patient case load with the interdisciplinary team, Administration and other department directors.
Education
• The applicant must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• An active membership in the American Dietetic Association.
• A Registered Dietitian.
Experience
• 3-5 years of work experience in clinical nutrition and kitchen management with increasing positions of responsibility in a long term care facility.
• Demonstrated ability to control costs, develop systems to gather data, and perform analyses with meaningful reports.
• Prior supervision of both union and non-union personnel in kitchen operations and in the clinical management of patients within the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Able to use various software programs to communicate; compile reports; and conduct assessments, write progress notes and complete care plans within the Electronic Medical Record.
http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/Director-of-Food-Nutrition-Services-Job-Brooklyn-NY-US-130448424.aspx
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• Company
Open Door Family Medical Centers Inc.
• Location
Ossining, NY 10562
• Job Type
Full Time
Employee
• Job Category
Medical/Health
• Occupations
Nutrition and Diet
• Years of Experience
2+ to 5 Years
• Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
• Industries
Healthcare Services
• Education Level
Master's Degree
• Job Reference Code
WIC
NUTRITIONIST (FT)
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Open Door Family Medical Centers has been serving low-income, under-served residents and those lacking access to health care in the communities of Westchester and Putnam counties for more than 40 years, providing high quality primary health care and human services at affordable prices. Open Door’s nationally renowned Community Health Center sites, mobile dentistry units, school-based health programs, and its family practice and dental residency training programs, deliver exceptional value to both patients and the communities it serves, dedicated to engaging men, women and children in healthier lifestyles and creating healthier communities.
This year, Open Door will be the medical home for more than 40,000 patients, providing more than 210,000 visits. Our family medical services include primary medical care, dentistry, mental health, optometry, podiatry, and women’s health in Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Port Chester, Mount Kisco, and Brewster, NY.
Open Door believes that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, with primary care to be affordable and delivered cost-effectively. We believe that healthy individuals and families are the foundation of a caring society, and that those empowered to lead healthy lives contribute significantly to our communities’ success. For additional information, please, visit www.opendoormedical.org<http://www.opendoormedical.org>
Open Door Family Medical Centers, WIC Program is seeking a motivated team player with excellent customer skills. This position encompasses coordination of individual and group nutrition counseling and various outreach services sponsored by the Open Door and the WIC Program. Master’s Degree in Food & Nutrition required. RD preferred. English/Spanish language skills preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for conducting nutritional assessments including anthropometry, hematology, dietary, medical and health necessary for the WIC certification process.
• Provides nutrition education and diet counseling to WIC participants, groups and individuals.
• Tailors and authorizes food packages to participants.
• Coordinates and cooperates with teams and other health care professionals to develop appropriate individualized nutrition care plans for at-risk, non-high risk and high-risk participants.
• Assists in the development of the Nutrition Education component of the program.
• Provides clients with referrals to community services including, but not limited to early childhood development, mental health, substance abuse programs, social services and food pantries.
• Implements prenatal smoking cessation and substance abuse action plans.
• Responsible for documentation of nutrition services.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Open Door Family Medical Center.
• Volunteers in other tasks related to nutrition education on an as-needed basis.
• Assists in the development of nutrition education tools.
• Within the first six months of employment, new staff must:
• Attend “Basic WIC skills training for CPA’s” at the WIC Training Center.
• Attend initial training sessions on Confidentiality and the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
• Successfully complete all training modules appropriate to his/her job titles and duties.
• Successfully complete specific training requirements related to his/her duties and attain the necessary competencies.
• Attend “Basic WIC Skills Training for Clerks” at the WIC Training Center.
http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/NUTRITIONIST-FT-Job-Ossining-NY-US-128001188.aspx
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Supervisor, Dietitian Registered Full-Time
Employer:
Rochester General Health Systems
Location:
Newark, New York, United States, 14513
Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
o Bachelor's degree.
o 2 years leadership experience preferred.
o 4 years of experience as registered dietitian.
o Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.
o For Independent Living for Seniors employment: 1 year experience working with frail elderly population preferred.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills
o Registered ADA Dietician (either in place or received within 3 months of hire).
Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V
Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/534t6cb
Responsibilities:
Job Details:
• Overview
Provides supervision for the nutritional care of at risk patients/residents and act as consultant to other health care professionals in determining the best nutritional care options for patients. Supervises team of Dietitians, providing guidance as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
o Supervises work assignments and/or provides assignments to other members of the team, providing oversight and support as necessary.
o Mentors and trains new employees to help them reach the standards of the department.
o Provides input regarding team members' performances, recommending disciplinary action when required.
o Serves as a resource to staff in resolving complex issues and by providing technical skills.
o Completes Nutritional Assessments for all At Risk patients and those referred for care by the Dietetic Technician. Provides oversight to dietetic technicians in providing patient care.
o Develops plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals.
o Provides recommendations for formulations, rate and volume for all tube fed and TPN patients, per Nutrition Support policy. Attends and provides input into Nutrition Support Service rounds for all patients assigned, including QA data.
o Demonstrates competency in providing nutrition care to all Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patient population. Demonstrates an understanding of the regulatory requirements for nutrition care.
o Instructs assigned patients on therapeutic diets or documents why instruction is not necessary. Completes diet instructions for patients on complex diets such as diabetic or renal diets.
o Monitors patient progress and follows up per policies and standards of practice. Documents in patient record all interventions provided by the Department per hospital policies and standards.
o Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with medical and nursing staff. Promotes the goals and standards of nutritional care at patient rounds, care conference, hospital committees, pathway development, collaborative practice.
Contact Person:http://www.Click2apply.net/534t6cb<http://www.Click2apply.net/534t6cb>
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Manager, Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative- South Bronx
Job posted by: City Harvest, Inc. of New York
Posted on: February 24, 2014
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City Harvest is seeking a dynamic person interested in working with residents and organizations in the South Bronx to increase local access to affordable healthy food in the neighborhood. The City Harvest Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative works with local supermarkets, bodegas, health and community organizations, and local businesses to expand the number and size of outlets providing affordable fresh produce and practical nutritional education and support. In addition, the program includes offering free produce at selected sites in the neighborhood and partnering with existing programs working to make it easier to eat nutritiously in the South Bronx. The South BronxHealthy Neighborhoods Manager is responsible for organizing and leading community efforts supporting and enhancing this work, including leading a local food activist group, and developing partnerships resulting in increased healthy food access and nutrition education.
Now serving New York City for more than 30 years, City Harvest is the world's first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children. This year, City Harvest will collect more than 42 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 some 600 community food programs throughout New York City by a fleet of trucks and bikes. City Harvest helps feed the more than one million New Yorkers that face hunger each year.
While meeting the immediate need for food in the five boroughs, City Harvest ensures hungry New Yorkers have the food they need on an ongoing basis. Healthy Neighborhoods is a suite of community partnerships programs designed to improve healthy food access and knowledge in five neighborhoods within New York City. Working directly with resident, businesses, and community organications, City Harvest's goals are to relieve food insecurity, build nutritional knowledge at the individual, family, and community levels, and increase the access people have to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
Major responsibilities:
• Manage a food action group of residents working together to improve access to healthy food and nutrition education in the South Bronx by supporting the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative and other local food system change efforts. Facilitate development and implementation of innovative projects designed to promote increased access to fresh produce.
• Develop and grow significant community partnerships with major community, health and/or business organizations resulting in new or increased healthy food and/or education access.
• Oversee implementation of community-based activities designed to support and promote the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, including Healthy Retail projects, Nutrition Education, Fruit Bowl and other community food access programs, such as local farmers markets.
Serve as City Harvest representative in the South Bronx, developing a
• and expanding partnerships with a wide array of community organizations, businesses and coalitions to improve local access to healthy affordable food.
•Assist with coordination of Healthy Neighborhoods programming in the South Bronx, including Mobile Market, Nutrition Education, ACE, Volunteer Services, and Agency Relations in order to jointly ensure the success of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative in the South Bronx.
•Serve as a critical member of Healthy Neighborhoods team, providing input on program development, support for colleagues and facilitating cross team synergy.
•Provide timely reporting of program metrics and milestones for reporting purposes.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree.
• Two or more year's experience with successful program development and implementation in an urban environment required.
• Deep knowledge of the South Bronx required.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish required.
• Strong ability to actively listen to a broad range of stakeholders and highly effective in working in partnerships in a multi-cultural environment. Comfortable with hands-on approach to problem solving and program administration.
• Flexible, strong in judgment, initiative, and prioritization and proven ability to meet expectations.
• Excellent presentation skills with a desire and proven ability to communicate well with people at all levels. Public speaking skills and a sense of humor a strong plus.
• Deep commitment to improving the community health of low income New Yorkers.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment and retention, community organizing, and public health approaches to community health all a plus.
• Excellent computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort with working on Saturdays (1x/month) and evenings, and traveling around the city on public transportation as more than 50% of time will be spent in the field.
There are many fantastic benefits to a career at City Harvest. In addition to working to effect positive change in the lives of thousands of hungry New Yorkers, City Harvest offers its employees a business casual work and learning environment with generous benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, 403(b) and generous paid time off. There are also great perks including TransitChek, discounted health club memberships and movie tickets, and access to free checking accounts when electing direct deposit. Aside from a competitive salary and excellent benefits, you will enjoy a team-oriented and community based atmosphere while you work.
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 discriminated 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 unemployment. 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 identity and ethnicity of the communities represented.
How to apply
Please use the following link:https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8314411<http://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=8314411>
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Director of Policy and Advocacy
Job posted by: Community Food Advocates
Posted on: February 25, 2014
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We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill a new advocacy leadership position. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to economic justice and CFA's vision and mission as well as experience working with government agencies, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and building relationships with community partners.
Community Food Advocates' core belief is that government has a primary role in eliminating poverty and hunger and has the obligation and capacity to accomplish that goal.
We work to strengthen and promote the full utilization of federally funded food and income support programs to ensure the health and well-being of low-income New Yorkers.
Our current focus is on Child Nutrition Programs in New York City, specifically school breakfast and lunch, summer meals, WIC, and after-school food programs. We identify solutions based on policy and participation analysis, develop political strategy, create and lead issue-based coalitions, and work with community partners to engage people directly impacted by government and social policies.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a small collaborative environment that values healthy, respectful debate and be excited about the opportunities and challenges in building a new organization.
Responsibilities
• Assist with policy and budget analyses
• Analyze participation in federal food programs using government and independent data. Identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute toward the development of advocacy strategies
• Contribute to the development and leadership of issue based coalitions and campaigns,
• Develop relationships with policy makers and community partners
• Represent the organization in meetings, hearings, etc: facilitate and maintain communications with government agencies.
• Contribute toward the writing of policy reports and present to the public and administering government agencies as needed.
• Help develop and implement social media strategy. Manage website.
• Gather information first-hand through onsite monitoring visits, interviews, surveys.
• Manage staff, interns and volunteers, as organization grows.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years experience in community-based organization, social justice organization, social service agency or similar organization.
• Experience working on anti-hunger or income security issues preferred
• Strong policy analysis skills
• Experience with community engagement in policy advocacy
• Experience building and leading issue-based coalitions
• Knowledge about city legislative and budget process
• Familiar with low-income NYC neighborhoods
• Independent, confident self-starter
• Strong communication skills – oral, written, interpersonal - with NYC's diverse populations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Send cover letter, and resume to:[log in to unmask]<http://foodadvocates.org>
No phone calls please.
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y outhmarket Program Coordinator
Job posted by: GrowNYC
Posted on: February 25, 2014
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GrowNYC, home to the Greenmarket farmers' market program and other environmental initiatives, is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee Youthmarket, a network of youth-run farm stands with a three-fold mission: to provide business opportunities for regional farmers, job experience and education to NYC youth, and access to fresh, healthy, local foods to underserved communities. Youthmarket is an innovative approach to both food access and youth development, and also plays a crucial role in the operations of Greenmaket Co., GrowNYC's local food hub and distribution program.
The Youthmarket Coordinator position is full-time/year round, with farm stand operations (A portfolio of 14 sites in 2013) and oversight occupying the bulk of time during the market season (July-November) and a focus during other times of the year on program development tasks such as managing community partnerships, grant writing, and program refinement. This dynamic position requires strengths in such areas as operations, small business, local agriculture, youth-development, community organizing, and management.
The Youthmarket Operations Coordinator is tasked with overseeing operations and development of the Youthmarket program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintaining existing and forging new partnerships with community-based nonprofit organizations, city and state agencies, community businesses and funding sources;
• Hiring, training, and oversight of seasonal Youthmarket Managers who manage day-to-day stand operations;
• Developing and executing a day-long training for incoming youth staff at the onset of each market season;
• Working closely with Greenmarket Co. team on purchasing, logistics/routing, program development, and community partnerships;
• Maintaining impeccable financial records showing individual market expenses and income in cash, credit/debit, and healthy food subsidies such as EBT/SNAP benefits (food stamps) and Farmers Market Nutrition Plan checks;
• Ensuring that Youthmarket farm stands are safe for staff, youth participants, and the public through compliance with operations plan and all relevant governmental regulations;
• Assisting with fundraising and program development efforts for Youthmarket and Greenmarket Co. as time permits during the off-season;
• Work to promote Youthmarket with in house staff and partners;
• Develop strategic sales and inventory plan working closely with GrowNYC staff.
Requirements include:
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of local food and farming issues;
• Experience with grassroots outreach and forging community partnerships;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team;
• Ability to effectively manage a team of 5-6 seasonal employees;
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and meet challenges creatively;
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and
• Stellar written and oral communication;
• Retail farm business experience helpful;
• Experience with budgeting and/or bookkeeping;
• Flexibility and willingness to occupy a position that grows and changes with the program and organization;
• Ability to work some flexible hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends;
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a cargo van or box truck on NYC surface roads and highways;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite required, familiarity with Adobe CS or other design software a plus;
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
How to apply
For additional information, please see our website at www.grownyc.org/youthmarket<http://www.grownyc.org/youthmarket>. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Monique Rodriguez at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by 3/15/14. Please write "Youthmarket Program Coordinator" in the subject line. GrowNYC/Greenmarket is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or physical disability.
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Culinary Arts & History Instructor
Job posted by: Harlem Educational Activities Fund
Posted on: February 25, 2014
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Summer Quest's mission is to ignite intellectual curiosity, prepare students for competitive exams and to cultivate academic development through a variety of inquiry and project-based enrichment classes throughout the summer. Our goal is to offer rising 6th, 7th, 8th and 9thgraders a competitive advantage for the upcoming school year.
Program Description: Same Food, Different Meal
• Training: May 29th – 31st, 2014
• June 30th – August 1st, 2014
• Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Summary:
Students will learn about the history of food while cultivating their palettes at the same time. They will learn about the origins of ingredients and how those ingredients influence different cultures respectively. Students will develop their critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities. The class will culminate in an "Iron Chef" style challenge. The ideal candidate will have culinary arts experience and be able to guide students in a safe and enriching learning environment, while being able to lead discussions and interests in cultural influences and history of meals prepared.
Job Requirements:
• B.A. in Education, Culinary Arts, Nutrition or related field (M.A. preferred)
• NYC licensed and/or NYS certification or significantly experienced (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in middle school, high school or similar youth environments
• Experience in cooperative learning and inquiry-based learning techniques
• Impeccable classroom management skills
• Ability and willingness to commit to entire summer program
• Ability and willingness to have FUN in the classroom
• Willingness to promote HEAF educational and youth development philosophy
Salary: $30-$42/hr for instruction; $15/hr for training, meetings and administrative duties.
How to apply
Fax or email cover letter, resume and three references to:
Harlem Educational Activities Fund
2090 Seventh Ave, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Attn: Summer Quest Same Food, Different Meal Teacher search
Fax: (212) 663-9736
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
No Phone Calls please
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Job Title
NUTRITION COORDINATOR -HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Job Category
Community Educator
Company
THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER
New York City, New York
Job Description and Requirements
RD or RD eligible required.MS/MPH highly desirable.
Two to three years experience in maternal child nutrition.
WIC experience highly desirable.
Ability to oversee weight management program.
Fitness instructor experience desirable.
Excellent writing skills.
Bilingual English/Mandarin/Cantonese desirable or
Bilingual English/Spanish desirable or
Bilingual English/ Russian.
Contact
EGONDU ONUOHA
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
WIC Program
121 DeKalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-250-8397 [tel]
718-250-6545 [fax]
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Breastfeeding Coordinator
Job Category
Public Health
Company
THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER
New York City, New York
Job Description and Requirements
RD or RD eligible. MS in Nutrition or related field high desirable. IBCLC highly desirable.
Two to three years experience in maternal child health.
Ability to work with low income people.
Plan, direct, implement and evaluate the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling and promotion program.
Good written and communication skills.
Managerial experience highly desirable.
Bilingual highly desirable.
Contact
EGONDU ONUOHA
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
WIC Program
121 DeKalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-250-8397 [tel]
718-250-6545 [fax]
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ob Title
NUTRITION COORDINATOR
Job Category
Public Health
Company
THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER
New york city, New York 11201
Job Description and Requirements
Provide nutrition assesements and counseling for low income women, infants and children.
Ability to provide participant centered nutrition education, facilitated groups and breastfeeding counseling.
Bilingual English/ spanish or Mandarin/cantonese or Russian highly desirable.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Maternal/ child nutrition experience highly desirable.
WIC experience a plus.
Contact
EGONDU ONUOHA
The Brooklyn Hospital Center - WIC Program
Attn: Egondu Onuoha
121 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11201.
718-250-8012 [tel]
718-250-6545 [fax]
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