Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.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 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 neededProvide 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 satisfactionMaintain 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-NutritionistCredentialed 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 preferredMust obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate prior to hire date.Website info: https://nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspxObtain within six months of hire:CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skillsKnowledge 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.