Registered Dietitian - Berkshire/Franklin

LifePath Inc.•Greenfield, MA

20d•$34 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian addresses nutrition-related needs for two agencies, including menu review and nutrient analysis, nutrition education and counseling, food safety inspections, program support, and staff training. The role serves older adults across Berkshire and Franklin Counties and the North Quabbin area, with site visits to service locations and consumers’ homes. The position is based in the Greenfield office and is eligible for a hybrid arrangement combining on-site and remote hours as coordinated with supervision. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt role. The Registered Dietitian is supervised by the Nutrition Program Director.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health nutrition, or a related field and at least 1 year of community nutrition experience; or an associate degree in nutrition or a related field and at least 2 years of community nutrition experience.
ServSafe certification.
Familiarity with food service operations and food safety and sanitation principles.
Experience in nutrition education and counseling.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to working with older adults and understanding of aging-related needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent organization and attention to detail.
Self-motivation, initiative, and leadership skills.
Experience with team collaboration and relationship-building.
Familiarity with quality improvement practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems, such as Computrition and Wellsky A&D.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to meet the physical, mental, and environmental demands described, including driving in all weather, navigating uneven terrain, climbing stairs, sitting or standing for extended periods, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, tolerating varied in-home odors and pollutants, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in meeting the nutritional health needs of seniors.

Responsibilities

Conduct food safety and sanitation inspections twice yearly at each Dining Center, Luncheon Club, and Home Delivered Meal kitchen; monitor site Choke Saver and ServSafe certifications; and inspect caterer kitchens annually, with follow-up inspections as necessary.
Conduct site visits and inspections for broader program compliance across service areas.
Create, review, or edit monthly Home Delivered Meal and Congregate meal menus in accordance with Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program standards and policies.
Enter menu information into the statewide Computrition software and use it to analyze the nutritional value of meals; evaluate therapeutic and other special meals provided by caterers.
Support menu planning across program sites, maintain accurate and timely nutrient-analysis reports, and send monthly menus to meal sites and media.
Prepare and submit an annual nutrition education plan to the AGE state nutritionist.
Conduct two nutrition education programs per year at each dining center and luncheon club, including lesson plans and evaluations; provide education to community members and staff at local venues.
Develop and submit lesson plans, handouts, and evaluation tools; write, revise, or edit the monthly nutrition education column for the printed HDM menu and newspaper articles for The Good Life; contribute articles to the Berkshire Senior newspaper.
Serve as the agency’s primary resource on nutrition-related topics.
Review and approve therapeutic meal requests and counsel prospective consumers with life-threatening allergies.
Conduct nutrition assessments and provide counseling through home visits, telehealth video, and phone consultations; enter results into the Wellsky A&D database.
Lead ongoing nutrition-related training for staff and volunteers and support quality improvement practices within the Nutrition Department.
Attend meetings and conferences designated by the Nutrition Program Director, including AGE quarterly nutritionist group meetings; prepare monthly activity reports and other requested reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director, other supervisory staff, or a management team member.