The NY RD job list from Kyle Shadix, MS, RD, FAND since 2001. To subscribe, send an email to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Jobs are usually posted by Sunday evening. Jobs are not usually posted more than once, so check the archive for last week's jobs: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NY_RD_News/ The jobs listed below are mostly from New York State. Please email job listings from your area so that the entire state will be covered. Jobs must be received by Thursday at 3pm in order to be posted for Sunday posting. There is no charge to post a job on the NY_RD_News List. _______________________ POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – Program Assistant /Resource Educators TITLE: Program Assistant/Resource Educators to Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, Cornell University Cooperative Extension/NYC (CUCE/NYC) C LOCATION: Office site at Brooklyn Office, 1337 President Street in Brooklyn. Field work at participating Farmers’ Markets and WIC/Community Centers adjacent to NYC market sites (Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island) TERM: May – September, 2014 (35 hours per week) ($18-20.00 per hour) GENERAL DESCRIPTION Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working with program managers to: • Develop, deliver, and evaluate community nutrition programming for low income families in a variety of settings throughout New York City including farmers markets. Includes hot and cold cooking demonstrations at specific sites. • Inventory, prepare and deliver supplies needed for nutrition and health events at farmers markets and related sites. • Assist teams of volunteers and educators working at nutrition and health events including farmers markets. • Assess teams using food safe methods at participating farmers’ markets and related sites. • Assess team effectiveness in communicating with program participants. • Assess team effectiveness in marketing nutrition, health, and supporting programs and resources. • Assess market teams effectiveness in collecting data. • Support existing and develop new community partnerships that enhance community nutrition programs for low income families in communities adjacent to farmers markets. • Collect and record data into databases. • Conduct other program activities as assigned. Required Skills and QUALIFICATIONS: • Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree with coursework in nutrition and health, food production, or related areas. • Computer literate (Internet, Publisher, Excel, Word) • Willingness to travel throughout NYC and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. • Ability to communicate in English (orally and in writing); bilingual Spanish highly desired. • Flexible schedule (35 hours a week position; start time 8 AM on some days) • Ability to work with diverse populations • Reliable and dependable, work as a team member and role model. • Valid NYC drivers license highly desired for one position. Advancing New York City through research Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. NYS College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NYS College of Human Ecology and NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, Cooperative Extension associations, county governing bodies, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating. Compensation: $18.00-$20.00/hr (35 hours a week - must be available to work Saturdays) Application Directions: E-mail resume and cover letter instructions for further application will be provided Send E-mail to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Farmers Market Nutrition Program Assistant *********************************************************************** I’m an administrator of a 200-bed skilled nursing facility in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. We are currently hiring for a part-time or per diem RD for about 20 hours a week. The hourly rate is negotiable and due to the # of hours needed, there are no insurance benefits offered. While we would prefer someone during normal business hours, the hours are 100% flexible (evenings and weekends are fine, and can even change from week to week). For more information or to apply, please contact Adam Geller, LNHA Administrator Park Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 6585 Broadway Riverdale, NY 10471 (718) 549-2200 ext. 208 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING CITY OF NEW YORK JOB VACANCY NOTICE Salary: $52,110 - $65,661* $59,927 - $65,661** • $1,648 ADA Differential Bureau: Community Services C.S. Title: Nutrition Consultant Unit: Nutrition Supervisor: Elysa Dinzes • Under general direction, monitors and assesses community-based meal programs for the elderly; provides technical assistance and acts as a liaison between meal programs and the Department for the Aging. • Monitor and assess assigned meal programs for contract compliance with nutrition service standards • Provide technical assistance and training to program personnel, sponsors and caterers in all aspects of food service management and nutritional standards including menu planning, food purchasing, preparation and storage; Assess proposed new sites and caterers; make recommendations to achieve • Review and approve menus; complete the nutrient analysis for recipes and menus. • Create nutrition education materials and provide nutrition education for assigned programs; participate • Establish a professional relationship with educational, government, and community agencies and health care professionals; Work with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to ensure annual inspection of meal sites and caterers; Interpret mandated nutrition standards and guidelines for meal • Prepare reports and corrective action plans when required. • This position requires extensive field work. • Differential of $1,648 for ADA Registration 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in foods and nutrition, food service management, food science, or home economics and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program, either: a) monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program, or b) providing nutrition counseling or nutrition education. 1) At least two of the four years of experience must have been in monitoring and assessing or managing all 2) At least two of the four years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years; or 2. A master’s degree from an accredited college with a major in foods and nutrition, food service management, food science, or home economics and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in an institutional, residential, hospital, or community-based program, either: a) monitoring and assessing or managing all phases of a meal program, or b) providing nutrition counseling or nutrition education. 1) At least two of the three years of experience must have been in monitoring and assessing or managing all 2) At least two of the three years of experience must have been acquired within the last five years. Familiarity with the different nutrition analysis software; ability to work with diverse populations and communicate with stakeholders of other community based organizations; strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workload; familiarity with the food safety and sanitation standards required by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Serve Safe certified or New York City certificate in food protection is a plus; Spanish NOTE: NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF APPOINTMENT. TO APPLY Please be sure to submit a resume & cover letter when applying. All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID # 149509 All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search<http://www.nyc.gov/careers/search> and search for Job ID# 149509 Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DFTA directly. Dated: April 22, 2014 Post Until: Until Filled EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER *********************************************************************** Program Nutritionist Needed Looking for a part-time Program Nutritionist to work 15 hours per week. Candidate must have Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition (DPD certificate) Experience preferred but not necessary- must have completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and have verification certificate. Duties: Certify all WIC Enrollments Counsel individual and groups on nutrition,health and wellness Teach nutrition education classes Research nutritional topic and design and update bulletin boards Promote overall good nutrition and healthy lifestyle WIC Program of Plainfield Plainfield City Hall Annex 510 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 If interested send resume to the attention of : Prema. Achari, Coordinator WIC Program of Plainfield [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]:[log in to unmask]>> or call 908-753-3387 *********************************************************************** Per Diem Renal Dietitian needed Renal Experience required Location: Eastside New York City Approximately 20 hours per week, Days/Hours flexible Send cover letter and resume to Reyna Franco, MS, RDN, CSSD [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** Sodexo is seeking an experienced Clinical Nutrition Manager to lead the team of six dietitians at The George Washington University Hospital, a 371 bed teaching facility. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about the impact medical nutrition therapy has on patient outcomes. This is a full-time position. Licensure as a dietitian in the District of Columbia is required. Reporting to the General Manager: •Lead a team of dietitians to ensure proper nutritional care for patients •Meet DOH/state/federal and company standards •Represent the Food & Nutrition Department as the primary liaison with the medical and nursing staff •Have experience with electronic charting •Be a team player and possess strong leadership and communication skills •Have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working with seniors to make every day a better day for our clients and residents To learn more about what Sodexo has to offer Registered Dietitians go to our Clinical microsite: http://www.sodexodietitiancareers.com/ Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Dietitian with 1-2 years’ experience (including dietetic internship) for Westchester Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary care trauma center with a children's hospital and behavioral health center. This position will cover primarily medical & surgical floors. Additional responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to Educating patients and family members as well as facility staff in concepts of nutrition and diet modifications, attending interdisciplinary team care meetings and rounds, participation in Quality Improvement projects, coverage of all areas every 6th weekend. Ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian. The ability to communicate in Spanish will be helpful in this position. CDE and/or CNSC certification a plus! Come and be a part of this dynamic Sodexo team at Westchester Medical Center Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Nutrition Manager for Columbia Memorial Hospital, a 125 bed acute care community hospital. Columbia Memorial Hospital is located ~35 miles south of Albany and ~40 miles north of Poughkeepsie. Reporting to the Food Service General Manager, the Clinical Nutrition Manager will: • Manage 1 RD and a Dietetic Technician and the clinical nutrition program. • Provide nutritional care to the acute care patients and outpatients. • Develop and grow the outpatient program. • Be a Registered Dietitian with a minimum of 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting. • Have experience with electronic medical records and the NCP. • Represents the department on hospital-wide medical staff committees. • Demonstrate skills in managing and developing clinical staff; development of policy and procedures; accreditation and regulatory readiness and review; and establish and maintain standards of care. • Have excellent communication and customer service skills and have strong leadership skills. • Work closely with the Food Service Management team and assist as needed. • Participate in community events. • Work Monday-Friday and be on call every 3rd weekend. To learn more about Columbia Memorial Hospital click here: http://columbiamemorial.com/ To learn more about what Sodexo has to offer Registered Dietitians and view open positions, go to our Clinical Microsite: http://www.sodexodietitiancareers.com/ Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian who will provide temporary clinical support for a Healthcare account in Oceanside, NY. This Regional Operations Support position will last for up to one year and may lead to permanent assignments as openings occur. This position will begin working at South Nassau Communities Hospital for a minimum of 2 months The successful candidate will: • Be a Registered Dietitian with preferred experience in an acute care environment • Have experience with electronic charting and the Nutritional Care Process. • Knowledge of DOH, state, and, federal clinical nutrition requirements and regulations. • Possess strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written. • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work and interact across all generations to make every day a better day for our clients and residents. To learn more about what Sodexo has to offer Registered Dietitians and view open positions, go to our Clinical Microsite: http://www.sodexodietitiancareers.com/ Thanks!! Darla Mayse Senior Recruiter Talent Acquisition T: 901-725-9222 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** Your NY Dietitians is a Manhattan-based practice located in Gramercy offering private nutrition counseling for a wide variety of health and medical conditions. We are looking for an experienced, outgoing and independent per diem Registered Dietitian to join us in our mission to provide the most reputable and effective nutrition counseling services. Requirements: Must be a Registered Dietitian At least 1 year experience counseling patients one-on-one Sports Nutrition and Eating Disorder experience is a plus Bilingual is a plus as well as CDE certification Flexible schedule or willingness to work evenings, mornings and Saturdays If you're interested in this position, please submit resume and optional cover letter to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. *********************************************************************** We have an opportunity for a nutritionist to lead 12 week nutrition classes for children in a community/school setting in Norwalk/Stamford Connecticut. Would this be something I could put in your newspaper? Mary Mary Henwood-Klotz, MPH Stamford Hospital Service Line Director, Women’s Health, Breast Center & Pediatrics Henwood-Klotz, Mary [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** Project Harmony, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and energetic summer intern. Intern's primary responsibilities will be assisting with the implementation of our Harlem Green Garden Workshop Series and Tour, general garden maintenance, and community outreach. Who we are: Project Harmony’s mission is to impact our community by way of environmental awareness, improvement, education, action and beautification. We began in 1985 as a grassroots group, cleaning up vacant lots, building community gardens, and providing healthy food to our neighborhood. Over the past twenty-nine years we have created and maintained community gardens with environmental education/action programs with an emphasis on youth and families, but which involve all community residents. We maintain the Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden in Central Harlem. The Wilson Garden is equipped with a rain-harvesting system, solar lighting and pond aeration, a beehive, and a vertical garden--in addition to fruit trees and other flora and fauna. With an extensive network of community support and volunteers, the garden continues to thrive, a secret oasis hidden in our concrete jungle. We have sponsored street tree clinics and summer youth & family workshops. As advocates for food justice and food security, we teach healthy food preparation & preservation, and have sold Harlem garden products under the trademark Harlem Harvest™. We also operate a CSA program with a sliding scale membership and subsidies for EBT recipients. Our CSA now has more than 70 members from all different levels of income. Qualifications: Interns are expected to be motivated, self-starters, an independent workers. Excellent writing and organization skills, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm are a must! Gardening and youth development skills are not required but highly recommended. Applicants must be enrolled or recent graduates of an undergraduate/graduate program. Internship date: June-August 2014 How to apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Call 212-662-2878 for more information. *********************************************************************** Butter Beans Food & Garden Summer Camp Counselor Headquartered in New York, Butter Beans Inc. provides healthy meals and food education for bodies and minds through our nutritious Food Service program for school meals, Food & Garden Summer Camp, and After-School Cooking Classes. We aim to improve the health and welfare of children today by empowering youth with the skills and knowledge of seasonal, sustainable foods. Butter Beans is seeking dynamic, engaging, and enthusiastic Camp Counselors for our 2014 Food & Garden Summer Camp. During the summer, campers ages 6-10 explore a seed-to-table journey in food through gardening, workshops, field trips, tastings, cooking, and mindful eating. Responsibilities: • Lead a wide range of lessons in healthy cooking, gardening, sustainable food systems, composting, nutrition, and more. • Collaborate with fellow counselors to create a unique, hands-on learning experience. • Foster a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for campers. • Ensure that campers are prepared and ready for the day’s activities. • Attend and oversee all field trips and activities, making sure that campers are accounted for at all times. • Organize games and activities for students during down time or travel. • Help with pick up/drop off of campers and assist with early + after care. • Other responsibilities, as needed. Qualifications: • Possess a love for working with children, with 1-2 years of demonstrated teaching experience. • Passionate and knowledgeable about healthy eating and cooking, local food, gardening, farming, and community wellness. • Superb communication and classroom management skills. • Highly organized, responsible, dependable, flexible, patient and detail-oriented. • Team player and problem solver with strong work ethic, high energy, and good sense of humor. • Desire to create positive change in our food systems and community health by inspiring youth to become responsible eaters and future change makers. • CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Time commitment: This position is available from July 7th-August 22nd, 2014. Camp runs from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday with additional early and after care available to campers. All camp counselors are required to attend Staff Orientation and Training at the end of June prior to camp. Camp counselors may have opportunity to grow with other facets of the Butter Beans food education program. To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter expressing your experience working with youth and interest in food and gardening education to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** Riverfront Nutrition Associates seeking receptionist, Hackensack, NJ Busy private practice of RD's and CDE's looking for an energetic receptionist. Duties include: **answering phones and booking appointments using google calendar for multiple RD's and offices **contacting doctors offices for referrals **calling insurance companies to check benefits for patients **creating relationships with doctors offices as a source of referrals **managing newsletter mailing lists Hours can be flexible and some work can be done from home. This is a consulting position. Please send resumes to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** SMART (Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS/HIV Research & Treatment) provides comprehensive, women-centered, health education; a safe, supportive peer community; and leadership development to ensure that women and youth living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS and associated chronic illnesses live longer, healthier lives. SMART promotes health equity and improved well-being for women and families in low-income communities of color, including East Harlem and the South Bronx, which have disproportionately high rates of HIV/AIDS, as well as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses linked to poverty, lack of access to healthy, affordable food, and other systemic disparities. Our innovative CHEF project will take our hands-on nutrition education model "on the road," and we are looking for a dynamic intern who is able to work independently in helping with this new project. Possible components could be creating promotional materials; social media campaign; outreach/building relationships with potential community partners; curriculum development; and/or program evaluation. All interns must be flexible and able to work with a diverse community. If interested, please contact Janet Carter, Program Director for SMART at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> *********************************************************************** My name is Michelle Larkins. I am the Director of Operations for Crystal Enterprises, Inc. I am looking for a registered dietician to work on a consultant basis at our dining facility at the USMMA in Kings Point, New York. The position will require: • Minimum of (3) years’ experience with institutional food service. • A degree in dietetics/nutrition or other related field and certification of registered status • (4) Full day visits between now and September 30, 2014 to review, revise and analyze menus ensuring proper nutritional value. (The facility is open seven days per week so the day of the visit is flexible). • Work with the Culinary Staff to train and implement required changes, as needed. If this sounds like something you might be interested in please forward me your resume, hourly rate and contact information so that we can discuss the position in more detail. I can be reached via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your time. *********************************************************************** Certified Nutritionist About the Job New York Spine & Pain Physicians, an affiliate of National Spine & Pain Centers®, is seeking a qualified and energetic Certified Nutritionist to add to our stellar team at our Babylon Village, New York location. As members of the nation’s leading pain management specialty provider, our outstanding medical staff demonstrates extraordinary diagnostic and therapeutic skill, encompassing both physiatry and anesthesiology, to provide patients with the most comprehensive approach available to pain management. Working under the direction of one of our Physician Practice Partners, the Certified Nutritionist will be responsible for medically customizing healthy lifestyles, based on the personal and nutritional needs of our chronic pain patients. Our newly added dietary regime will specialize in both vitamin supplementation and nutrition counseling; and will focus on programs such as weight loss, personal menu and meal planning, heart-healthy recipe development, grocery shopping techniques, body mass and fat analysis, and other solutions for obtaining an optimum level of health. In addition to tracking and analyzing metrics related to our nutritional service provisions, the Certified Nutritionist will aid in developing and expanding the dietary pain management program as a whole. Successful candidates must possess an undergraduate or associate’s degree, as well as a Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license in the State of New York. Strong business knowledge, excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and project management expertise are also required. Experience with the management of disorders related to conditions including BPH, allergies, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, adrenal stress, diabetes, and low testosterone is highly desired. This position will require some regular travel, including biannual visitation to the supplement facility corporate office in Texas. National Spine & Pain Centers offers a competitive salary with benefits, bonus and commission-based opportunities, supportive management, and an engaging work / team environment. To apply, submit a RESUME and COVER LETTER, explaining how your skills and work experience would be an asset to our organization, to:[log in to unmask] Please note that incomplete submissions will NOT be considered, and we are not able to respond to telephone requests for information related to our openings. We encourage all prospective candidates to learn more about National Spine & Pain Centers by viewing our website at http://www.treatingpain.com. *********************************************************************** SR MANAGER - GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS - Agricultural Sciences The Senior Manager of Global Scientific Affairs - Agricultural Sciences will support PepsiCo Corporate R&D research teams in providing technical expertise and insights to internal R&D innovation projects, to emerging issues in global agricultural practices and to long term strategic relationships with global raw material suppliers. Externally, the role will support PepsiCo's global policies on quality and food safety by influencing trade associations and scientific bodies on the evaluation, selection and implementation of crop protection products that are innovative, safe and environmentally sound. This position will partner with cross-divisional & cross-functional initiatives. KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitor and routinely assess the safety and legal status of agricultural residues being applied to PepsiCo global raw materials and commodities to support Food Safety, SRA, Global Procurement, Corporate R&D, Product Development and Nutrition initiatives. • Provide internal expertise on agricultural and raw material projects for long term projects as well as on incidents/crises involving raw materials, agricultural residues and heavy metals. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in agricultural sciences by PepsiCo colleagues. • Participate on cross-functional teams to provide input and guidance that minimizes scientific and regulatory barriers while recognizing Global Procurement constraints. • Represent PepsiCo on trade associations such as CropLife America, GMA, etc. to influence the approval of crop protection products that support the PepsiCo policies on quality, food safety, water quality and environmental sustainability. • Five to ten years of experience in food industry, government or related industry in a similar role. • Advanced knowledge of agricultural sciences and crop protection products needed to provide the technical expertise required to manage the current and emerging issues affecting PepsiCo. • Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of crop protection strategies, their risk assessment/evaluation criteria, selection processes and implementation strategies and applies those principles to influence internal PepsiCo projects and external trade associations. • Analysis and interpretation of scientific information that helps to identify new risk assessment approaches that address scientific and regulatory barriers related to crop protection product selection and raw material safety. • Well connected with multiple agricultural-based scientific communities, universities, relevant trade associations, crop protection agencies and ingredient manufacturers. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to effectively communicate clear and concise guidance that not only influences scientific and regulatory decisions but also supports PepsiCo leadership in the development of crop protection insights and science-based policy platforms. • An understanding of the public perception challenges faced by the food industry is desirable Preferred: • Advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred, in agricultural science, crop science, crop protection strategies, biochemistry or related field. PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law ( http://pep.jobs/eeo-poster ) & EEO is the Law Supplement (http://pep.jobs/eeo-poster-supplement) documents by copying and pasting the appropriate URL in the address bar of your web browser. http://jobview.nytimes.monster.com/SR-MANAGER-GLOBAL-SCIENTIFIC-AFFAIRS-Agricultural-Sciences-Job-Valhalla-NY-US-132653479.aspx *********************************************************************** Nutrition Education Coordinator Job posted by: African Services Committee Posted on: April 24, 2014 • Share • Bookmark • Print Job description The primary responsibility of the Nutrition Education Coordinator is to develop, implement, and oversee the Nutrition Health Education program for clients living with HIV who receive food pantry services at African Services Committee. Most of these clients are African or Caribbean immigrants. The Nutrition Education Coordinator will serve as part of a dynamic, effective team, which aims to meet comprehensive health and supportive service needs of immigrants living with HIV/AIDS. The goal of the program is to improve the nutritional status, adherence to HIV treatment, and quality of life of people living with HIV in New York City. African Services Committee is a New York City-based immigrant services and self-sufficiency service organization, whose mission is to improve the health and self-sufficiency of the African community, through provision of direct health, housing, social and legal services, AIDS advocacy, policy work, and technical assistance benefiting African refugees and immigrants in New York City and in low-income communities in Africa. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES The Nutrition Education Coordinator will coordinate and implement food pantry and nutrition education services adherent to the standards of the NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute-funded nutrition health education program. This position requires a high level of independence as well as the ability to work effectively with colleagues in other programs to ensure comprehensive and coordinated services are delivered to clients: • Recruit, screen and enroll new clients into the nutrition health education program; • Obtain required documentation needed to ensure client eligibility for program, including nutrition assessments; • Prepare and deliver nutrition health education in individual and group sessions; • Distribute food pantry to clients; • Ensure accurate tracking and documentation of all services in client files; • Support data entry of services into AIDS Institute reporting system database; • Prepare monthly reports to funder, contribute to annual workplan as needed; • Monitor nutritional adequacy of food pantry; • Conduct outreach to recruit new clients as needed; • Supervise nutrition program assistant(s); • Coordinates community partnerships/relationships with other providers of complementary food and health services • Liaise with AIDS Institute contract manager; • Attend AIDS Institute required meetings and trainings. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of a BA or BS, Masters preferred, in Nutrition or related degree with significant nutrition coursework • 2-3 years of experience developing and facilitating nutrition health education at the community level, including counseling and group sessions • 2-3 years of experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS or with other chronic illnesses • Experience in program coordination or grants management • Excellent communication, writing, and time management skills • Fluent Spanish speaker preferred, French language skills highly valuable • Cultural and linguistic competence with the African and Caribbean immigrant community • Experience with MS Office programs • High level of initiative, self-motivation and energy • Strong commitment to increasing quality of life and expanding access to HIV/AIDS treatment and supportive nutrition, in solidarity with people in and from the global South. How to apply Please send resume and cover letter [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by March 21st, 2014. Please list relevant language skills in your resume or cover letter. *********************************************************************** Nutrition Outreach & Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator Job posted by: Health & Welfare Council of Long Island Posted on: April 24, 2014 • Share • Bookmark • Print Job description Program Summary: Through funding provided by Office of Temporary Disability Assistance through a statewide program administered by Hunger Solutions New York, HWCLI's Nutritional Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) has helped thousands of Long Islanders access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as food stamps. The fundamental goal of NOEP is to increase the availability and utilization of federal nutrition assistance programs as a means to ensure better nutrition and reduce the incidence of hunger among low-income populations. Strategies include networking with an array of local service providers including those on Long Island the HWCLI-led Long Island Anti-Hunger Taskforce. Job Summary: Under the supervision of the COO, the NOEP Coordinator performs a wide variety of administrative and programmatic duties essential to the coordination and facilitation of the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program. The NOEP Coordinator plans and implements all aspects of the program in accordance with the contract's work plan and HWCLI's policies and procedures. Duties: • Carry out and meet all program goals and requirements set forth by the program contract with Hunger Solutions NY and HWCLI • Continuously verify requirements and procedures of application process with the appropriate agency • Provide informational presentations to the public and/or agencies, as necessary • Develop creative methods to execute state-wide SNAP campaigns locally • Develop materials relevant to the program and ensure that materials are current and up-to-date • Plan and execute outreach through traditional and nontraditional outlets to potentially eligible individuals and the community at large, including local community-based agencies, schools, faith-based agencies, media, etc. • In community based settings, Conduct SNAP eligibility pre-screening, application assistance, assistance obtaining application verification documents and application follow-up services • Collaborate with other NOEP Coordinators and other direct service staff at HWCLI and other partner agencies • Prepare and submit appropriate reports as required or requested by program contract and supervisor • Attend local, regional and state meetings as necessary and relevant to program goals • Actively participate in HWCLI's Anti-Hunger Taskforce meetings • Troubleshoot any unresolved issues of clients and local Department of Social Services (DSS) SNAP Unit Qualifications, Requirements and Experience: • Minimum bachelor degree required • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, display leadership and organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks • Able and willing to work independently • Bilingual HIGHLY preferred • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Computer Skills • Vehicle ability to travel throughout Long Island required Must be able to work evenings and weekends How to apply To apply, submit a cover letter & resume [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> fax 516-483-4794. HWCLI is an equal opportunity employer. *********************************************************************** Registered Dietitian (20131838) Report this job Job Description Walgreens is a leading national home infusion and respiratory therapy provider. With more than 30 years of experience and more than 100 locations serving 41 states, we have the ability to provide services nationwide. We offer traditional home infusion, specialty infusion and respiratory services for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Each year our experience nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists provide compassionate, comprehensive care to approximately 120,000 patients in non-hospital settings. Job Duties Include: The Registered Dietitian is an experienced, nutrition support clinician, responsible for leading a multidisciplinary home nutrition support team. . The Dietitian supports all clinical requirements including patient assessments, providing recommendations, monitoring of home parenteral and enteral nutrition patients, home assessments/instruction and education of staff. Additionally, the Dietitian interacts with the sales team in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote the home nutrition support program. The Registered Dietitian supports a single facility. Leader of the multidisciplinary nutrition support team to provide safe, comprehensive nutrition support services to home parenteral and enteral nutrition support patients. Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments, develops and implements nutrition care plans and provides nutrition education and guidance to patients, caregivers and clinical staff. Maintains a cohesive relationship with all clinical staff, as well as reimbursement and support staff, to maximize the effectiveness of the office's home nutrition support program. Works closely with clinical managers (Pharmacist and Nurse) to ensure nutrition support competence, compliance with policy and cost effectiveness. Identifies areas for operational or clinical improvement. Involved in new employee orientation, on-going continuing education and training of nutrition support clinicians and office staff. Responsible for coordinating with management in the development and oversight of the nutrition program business plan, supporting sales activities and maintaining account relationships. Works closely with office and regional sales managers to ensure appropriate market penetration of the nutrition program. Provides sales support through joint sales calls, presentations to key accounts, involvement in strategic sales planning and acts as a clinical/sales liaison to nutrition support physicians, nutrition support teams, customers and internal staff. Job Requirements • Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and license / certification in the state of residence, as appropriate with at least 1 year work experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support, (not including internship). • Current CPR training required upon 60-90 days of hiring. • Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to make home visits to treat/attend to their patients and travel between offices as needed. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a proof of insurance would be required. • Experience building and maintaining relationships within a team. • Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions). • Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets). • Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show). • Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary. • Experience in identifying issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. • Willing to travel locally at least 25% of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced degree in nutrition or business. • Board certification in nutrition support. • Previous Home Infusion experience. • Previous sales and marketing experience. Company Overview At Walgreens, we help people get, stay and live well. That’s our core purpose and the difference we make in people’s lives every day. Our purpose has shaped the direction of our company since Charles R. Walgreen Sr. founded his first drugstore in 1901, and it still does today. Our team members make that purpose come to life in our more than 8,000 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in our call centers, distribution centers, clinics, specialty pharmacies, infusion and respiratory service locations and corporate offices. In fact, those daily demonstrations of our purpose have helped Walgreens become an industry leader and a household name. Walgreens has something for everyone who wants to build a successful career. Here, you’ll find supportive co-workers, an innovative environment and the tools you need to expand your skills, help build healthy communities and advance your career. http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.31.0.0.0&job_did=JHT7156F1QHPZNT9DV6&sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&IPath=ILKGV0A *********************************************************************** Renal Dietician - Dialysis Bay Ridges Sunset Park Dialysis Center Brooklyn, NY 4/23/2014 • Save Job • Email • Print • Report Apply Now JOB DESCRIPTION Renal Dietician The Renal Dietitian provides services to the Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis patients and their families in clinical and hospital settings to support and maximize the nutritional functioning and education of the patient. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or similar area. • Renal Dietitian status with the American Dietetic Association or licensed in the practice of nutrition and dietetics if required in the State where the facility is located. • Minimum of two years experience in clinical dietetics and/or nutrition. • Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese or Spanish JOB REQUIREMENTS 1. Assess nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and make recommendations. 2. Review medical record and history, consult with medical staff, and the patient, document appropriate information on medical record. 3. Create an individualized diet for each patient. 4. Provide nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic and social situation. 5. Select or develop education materials and methods appropriate for individual patient. 6. Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis kinetics, adherence and response to diet and/or other nutrition. 7. Administer patient quality care in a considerate, respectful manner. 8. Revise and update nutritional recommendations and nutritional care plan as needed. 9. Establish effective relationships with Medical Staff, Nursing and other patient care staff. 10. Participate in rounds, conferences, meetings and coordinates information with patient’s nutritional care, needs and progress. 11. Inform the physician and the Facility Administrator both verbally and in writing of nutritional recommendations, diet, nutrition education, food intake on each patient. http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&APath=2.31.0.0.0&job_did=JHV7Q96G3GVR27FVBR0&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=ILKGV0B *********************************************************************** __._,_.___ Reply via web post<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NY_RD_NEWS/conversations/messages/4215;_ylc=X3oDMTJwY2ZsMHNyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BG1zZ0lkAzQyMTUEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzk4NTExOTg2?act=reply&messageNum=4215> Reply to sender <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Reply to group <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Start a New Topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NY_RD_NEWS/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNnNyaXExBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc3RpbWUDMTM5ODUxMTk4Ng--> Messages in this topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NY_RD_NEWS/conversations/topics/4215;_ylc=X3oDMTM0NDFnbXJ2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BG1zZ0lkAzQyMTUEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzk4NTExOTg2BHRwY0lkAzQyMTU-> (1) Chef Kyle Shadix, MS, RD Culinary Nutrition Communications www.chefkyle.com<http://www.chefkyle.com> Twitter: @chefkylerd LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/chefkylerd Visit Your Group<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NY_RD_NEWS/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJldWZqM2RkBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTM5ODUxMTk4Ng--> · New Members<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NY_RD_NEWS/members/all;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNzJnMnFrBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0aW1lAzEzOTg1MTE5ODY-> 2 [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJkdGNyYWdoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzk4NTExOTg2]<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJkdGNyYWdoBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4OTQyMDQEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDA3NzA5BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzk4NTExOTg2> • Privacy<https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe<mailto:[log in to unmask]> • Terms of Use<https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> . __,_._,___