Job description

AHRC Suffolk is a non-profit agency that is dedicated to applying its resources toward improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The agency provides opportunities for attaining the highest level of personal growth and development through coordinated and individualized services.

• Visit us at https://www.ahrcsuffolk.org/ to learn more!​

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:​

Provides nutritional services in accordance with Day Program regulations. Supervises the nutritional needs of program participant in accordance with the recommended allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council and National Academy of Science. Performs related work as requested.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

· Confers with AHRC physicians and other interdisciplinary team members concerning nutritional needs of program individuals we support.

· Prepares nutritional assessments of each individual on an annual basis.

· Provides dietary counseling as indicated in each Day Program individual’s service plan.

· Instructs individuals families and staff on the requirements and importance of nutritional needs.

· Monitors and supervises modified diets, prescribed by the physician. Keeps on file prescription of such modified diets.

· Prepares reports and maintains accurate monthly and quarterly records.

· Reviews physician prescribed diets no less than monthly.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

· Good knowledge of nutritional principles and practices.

· Good knowledge of menu planning.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered by the American Dietetic Association and have a Bachelor's Degree in food and nutrition. NYS Licensed in Nutrition. Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

As part of an ongoing agency initiative, AHRC Suffolk has partnered with CQL to perform Personal Outcome conversations with the men and women we support. As part of this initiative, all staff may be required to complete training in order to contribute as interviewers, as follow-up staff, and/or as interpreters when interviews are being conducted.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License for the duration of employment.

Documentation of a current Mantoux tuberculosis test that is within 12 months of beginning employment and a second step PPD within three (3) weeks of beginning employment must be provided.

Email/internet system privileges are to be used to send, receive, store, or display communications or files that pertain to Agency business. The Agency reserves the right to, without further notification, use software that restricts access to certain websites or that maintains a log of websites visited by the employee; to monitor, inspect, copy, review, and store at any time without prior notice, any and all usage of the system as well as any materials, files, information, software, communications, and other content transmitted/received or stored in connection with this usage. All such information content and files are the property of the Agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bohemia, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYS License in Nutrition (Required)
• NY State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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