Registered Dietician - New York, United States - Acacia Network
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
***Develop menus and strategies to ensure appropriate meals and nourishment are provided in accordance with typical and/or special dietary requirements to the adult women and their children (if applicable) residing in a residential treatment program.
Salary is $72,000/annually
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KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate the nutrition care program for each resident which includes the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and delivery of nutrition services.
- Responsible for developing and implementing menus and strategies for providing appropriate meals and nourishment to the population of three OASAS residential treatment programs (819 and 820 Programs).
- Review menus and individual's records to implement changes to address dietary needs for mothers and children.
- Consult with the clinical and/or operations teams, as needed.
- Assist staff in understanding individual's nutritional and dietary needs, as well as food safety and sanitation training, as needed.
- Work in conjunction with program kitchen staff and operations teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintain Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Status, and other appropriate licensure or certifications.
- Facilitate workshops to promote healthy lifestyle for the individuals and children residing in the programs.
- Meet with clients for individual sessions as needed
- Provide nutrition education to clients, family members, and staff, as needed.
- Maintain proper documentation in client health records, as needed.
- Review client satisfaction feedback to adjust menus and improve food service satisfaction
- Maintain client confidentiality and work with the multidisciplinary team members to coordinate services with other departments (clinical, operations, medical, etc.) and communicate to team about client needs.
- Assist with gatherings documents and other items for program reports, site visits, reviews, and audits.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
***- Must have current and unrestricted NYS licensure as Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and/or a Registered Dietician (RD) with NYS Education Department Office of the Professions.
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science or related field.
- Master's Degree preferred
- Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate
prior to hire date. - Obtain within six months of hire:
- CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
- Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
- Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
- Knowledge of eating disorders and substance use is preferred.
- Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment including working with children (09 years old)
- Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.
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