DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES FOR JSY NUTRITION EDUCATORS Qualifications: o Registered Dietitian preferred OR o BS in Nutrition OR o BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition o Must have 2 years community nutrition/public health experience o Strong computer skills o Travel required with possible overnight travel Responsibilities: JSY Nutritionist/Consultant will perform the following services for the Food Bank in the capacity of a Public Health Nutritionist: · Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for low-income individuals accessing emergency food programs · Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) · Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants · Market JSY nutrition education sessions to food pantry operators and community partners to highlight nutrition education training opportunities that are available to food stamp eligible populations · Participate in activities sponsored by the Food Banks, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives · Conduct a minimum of 12 nutrition education sessions with at least 100 SNAP eligibles per month using lesson plan materials provided · Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions · Seek opportunities for professional development to improve effectiveness in the performance of job duties Maintain regional calendar / contact information for JSY website Identify community events that support SNAP-Ed goals for the intended target audience Provide written reports to NYSDOH Actively participate in all JSY team conference calls and events Strive to manage all resources wisely for the maximum use of the Program Participate in other SNAP-Ed related duties as “assigned” (ex. curriculum redesign, recipe development, etc) Please respond to: Danice Tatosian, CDN Nutrition Resource Manager Food Bank for Westchester 200 Clearbrook Road Elmsford, NY 10523 914-923-1100 x203 914-909-9606 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN Professor of Nutrition CUNY School of Public Health Hunter College & The CUNY Graduate Center [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subscribe to or unsubscribe from our listserv, NFS-L: Click here: LISTSERV 16.0 - Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the NFS-L List<https://hunter.listserv.cuny.edu/Scripts/wa-hc.exe?SUBED1=NFS-L&A=1>