DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES FOR
JSY NUTRITION EDUCATORS
Qualifications:
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Registered Dietitian preferred OR
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BS in Nutrition OR
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BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition
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Must have 2 years community nutrition/public health experience
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Strong computer skills
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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:
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Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for low-income individuals accessing emergency food programs
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Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed)
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Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants
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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
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Participate in activities sponsored by the Food Banks, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives
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Conduct a minimum of 12 nutrition education sessions with at least 100 SNAP eligibles per month using lesson plan materials provided
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Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions
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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
Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN
Professor of Nutrition
CUNY School of Public Health
Hunter College & The CUNY Graduate Center
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