Registered Dietitian - Western Mass

LifePath Inc.•Greenfield, MA

13d•$34 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for nutrition-related needs encompassing menu review and nutrient analysis, nutrition education and counseling, food safety inspections, program support, and staff training. This position serves two agencies and requires site visits across lower Hampshire/upper Hampden Counties and Franklin Counties and the North Quabbin area. The ideal candidate is passionate about nutrition, committed to serving older adults, and skilled in both direct care and community education. This is a full-time (40 hr/wk) non-exempt role based out of our Greenfield office.

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 Associate degree in nutrition or related field and at least 2 years of community nutrition experience
ServSafe certification
Familiarity with food service operations and principles of food safety/sanitation
Experience in nutrition education and counseling
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
Commitment to working with older adults and understanding aging-related needs
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Self-motivated with strong initiative and leadership skills
Experience with team collaboration and relationship-building
Familiarity with quality improvement practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems (e.g., Computrition, Wellsky A&D)
Reliable transportation required
Visual, speaking, auditory, and mobile capacity necessary
Capacity to see a computer screen, read written material, and drive a car
Capacity to hear and speak on the telephone
Capacity to communicate verbally with consumers, caregivers, supervisors, and managers
Capacity for fine manipulation in the frequent use of office equipment (computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, etc.)
Capacity to drive in all weather to visit consumers in their homes
Capacity to navigate uneven terrain in all weather
Capacity to climb stairs
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Occasional reaching, grabbing, twisting of hand and wrist, and pushing and pulling of objects
Occasional bending, squatting, and twisting to perform work functions
Occasional capacity to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to understand and/or interpret complicated program instructions and laws
Capacity to maintain confidentiality of all documentation and client communications according to HIPAA standards
Capacity to learn complicated computer software
Capacity to deal rationally and calmly with varying personalities
Capacity to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct food safety and sanitation inspections twice yearly at each Dining Center, Luncheon Club, and at the Home Delivered Meal (HDM) kitchens.
Monitor certification of Choke Saver and ServSafe for each site.
Conduct once-yearly food safety and sanitation inspection of the caterers’ kitchens to ensure compliance with state regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
Conduct site visits and inspections for broader program compliance across service areas.
Create, review, and/or edit monthly menus HDM and Congregate meals based on Standards and Policies for the Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program.
Enter menu information into the statewide Computrition software program.
Analyze the nutritional value of all HDM and Congregate meals using Computrition.
Evaluate the nutritional content of therapeutic and other special meals provided by caterers.
Support menu planning across program sites to ensure high nutritional standards are met.
Perform nutrient analysis and maintain accurate, timely reports.
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; all presentations must include a lesson plan and evaluation component.
Deliver nutrition education to community members and staff at local venues throughout the Berkshire community.
Develop and submit lesson plans, handouts, and evaluation tools.
Write or revise and edit a monthly nutrition education column for the back of the printed HDM menu.
Write or revise and edit newspaper articles for The Good Life and contribute articles to the Berkshire Senior newspaper.
Serve as the agency's primary resource on nutrition-related topics.
Review and approve therapeutic meal requests for consumers.
Counsel prospective consumers with life-threatening allergies.
Conduct nutrition assessments and provide nutritional counseling through home visits, telehealth (video), and phone consultations.
Enter results into the Wellsky A&D database.
Lead ongoing training for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics.
Support quality improvement practices within the Nutrition Department.
Attend meetings and conferences designated by the Nutrition Program Director, including the Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) quarterly nutritionist group meetings.
Prepare monthly activity reports and other reports as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director, other supervisory staff, or a member of the management team.