Manager of HIV Nutrition Program

Community Healthcare Network Inc•New York, NY

About The Position

The HIV Nutritionist Manger oversees the HIV Nutrition Program, working directly with a diverse HIV-positive patient population, providing nutrition education and counseling in both individual and group settings, and working as part of a clinical team to provide coordinated care (medical, educational, and social services).

Requirements

1 to 3 years nutritional experience in a clinical/community health setting
Experience or training in HIV Medical Nutrition Therapy
Ability to develop and facilitate nutrition education workshops
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the Agency
Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care
Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds
RD/RDE preferred with New York State Certification
Bachelors Degree in Nutrition
Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Noise level is moderate
Deal with agitated clients
Extended periods of time at a computer
Possible exposure to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in the language of the community being served a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluates and monitors the nutritional status of patients living with HIV/AIDS.
Conducts HIV-related nutrition education and counseling sessions.
Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
Completes necessary reports and forms and document patient services in the appropriate medical record.
Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
Organizes, reviews, and distributes HIV nutrition education materials and patient screening forms.
Serves as a resource and educator of HIV nutrition to the clinical and social service staff.
Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by the Director of Nutrition.
Works closely with HIV providers, treatment adherence, case management, and social service staff, to improve patient services.
Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care.
Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
Plans and facilitates educational presentations and workshops for the agency.
Compliance with Employee Health Services.
Participates in the development of HIV Nutrition program policies
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nutrition