Diet Technician (Spanish-Speaking)

Project Bread•Boston, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Project Bread connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible—so that no one goes hungry. Project Bread is seeking a Diet Technician (Spanish-Speaking) to join their team. Project Bread has a deep commitment to creating positive social change and recognizes that hunger and racism are inextricably linked. They work in a fast-paced environment that values learning, innovation, and diverse perspectives. Project Bread is committed to equity and inclusion and aspires to build a diverse team, including groups that are traditionally underrepresented among their sector leadership. The Diet Technician works with clients referred by insurance partners who provide Medically Tailored Services. This program type requires clients to receive a nutrition assessment at least once every six months. The Diet Technician will provide nutrition assessments, set goals with the client, and offer the individual any of the other services available through Project Bread. The Diet Technician provides ongoing case management support for each client throughout their enrollment in the program. Successful candidates will have previous experience providing nutrition counseling to individuals in low-income communities and must be able to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of health conditions to set incremental goals for sustainable change. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a waiver from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare to improve the ways in which MassHealth provides care to its members, which includes provision of supports for health-related social needs such as nutrition and housing. Project Bread is an approved nutrition services provider for ten accountable care organizations, receiving referrals and providing nutritional services to members from over 100 health centers, hospitals, and physician offices across Massachusetts.

Requirements

Currently licensed in Massachusetts to practice as a licensed diet tech (NDTR), a dietitian (LD or RD), or eligible to sit for the RD exam.
2+ years of prior nutrition education/counseling experience.
Strong preference for Spanish language skills.
Prior experience providing direct services to low-income individuals, preferably in nutrition, client service, and/or health care.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Desire to be a part of a strong and supportive team.
Experience working in diverse environments with people of different backgrounds.
Patience and empathy.

Nice To Haves

Database experience (Salesforce preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition assessments with clients and help them set incremental goals to improve their health.
Design nutritional service plans to meet the needs of each client, this may include: provision of food vouchers; procurement of household kitchen supplies; enrollment in Project Bread cooking classes; ongoing nutrition counseling; and connections to SNAP, WIC, School Meals, and other foods assistance programs.
Complete intake assessments with clients to identify their individual barriers to healthy food access.
Build relationships with clients and ensure that the services provided meet their needs.
Conduct follow-up calls and eligibility screening with clients on an ongoing basis.
Conduct assessments and provide ongoing client support via phone, texts and emails in Spanish.
Interpret and/or teach cooking classes.
Review translated materials for cultural and contextual relevance.
Maintain accurate client records in Salesforce.
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with referring health center staff to ensure optimal support for each member.
Promote usage of Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline.
Perform other related tasks as needed.
Participate in the annual Walk for Hunger, including working as event staff the weekend of the Walk (first weekend in May), and attending pre-Walk events as assigned.
Participate in organization-wide events and meetings.
Act to promote, sustain, and grow Project Bread’s positive, productive, and inclusive working environment.