Dietician - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

ACLD•Plainedge, NY

18h•$0 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ACLD is a leading not-for-profit agency that assists children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities in reaching the highest level of independence. We are currently seeking exceptional individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we support. This role involves providing nutritional services to individuals in ACLD's care, including individual assessment, coordinating with providers for diet orders, and implementing and training staff on dietary plans at residences.

Requirements

Registered Dietician accredited by the American Dietetics Association
At least one year experience with the developmentally disabled population
A minimum of 85% field work is required
Substantial reasoning skills required including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously; the ability to identify problems, interpret data and draw conclusions; and the ability to apply principles in logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and the ability to develop and present to professional forums.
Flexibility in scheduling to ensure availability to meet with both staff and people we support for nutritional assessment and training.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Credentials for providing diabetic training to the Residential Nursing team are also preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs and diet restrictions in accordance with all medical providers and any ancillary service providers to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Educate and inform the entire clinical team of healthy choices, menu planning, good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutritional monitoring that will improve the overall dietary health of the people we support.
Incorporate recommended dietary restrictions affiliated with medical diagnoses (including, but not limited to obesity, diabetes, hypercholerolemia, hypertension and PKU) into menu development.
Assist with recipe development and food shopping choices based on the needs of the people we support.
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, OSHA and all other quality standards.
Prescribe modified or special diets in a variety of residential settings to people we support who have been identified by their physicians as requiring modified or special diets.
Participate in supervision sessions to discuss plans of care, documentation of nutritional oversight, and any obstacles to the Administration of menu plans as written.
Assist in the implementation and training of staff on OPWDD’s choking/diet modification guidelines.
Maintain updated monthly and/or quarterly progress notes and write clear, concise daily notes.
Other duties, as assigned.