registered dietician - New York, NY , USA, United States - Acacia Network

Description

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.

• 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

• 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/certificateprior to hire date.
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• 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 (0-9 years old)
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.