Nutritionist - BronxWorks : Job Details

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. The BronxWorks SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) Program aims to promote health and prevent and/or postpone the onset of diet-related diseases amongst the SNAP population of the Bronx by providing nutrition education and obesity prevention services. We will focus heavily on Bronx CDs 1-6, 7, 9, and 12, including the following target populations: (1) children in grades 1-8, 9-12, (2) adults and caregivers with children ages 2 through 18, and (3) Older Adults. The program includes conducting evidence-based nutrition education workshops, food demonstrations, grocery store tours, collaboration with two BronxWorks farms stands, and implementing healthy retail interventions to increase access to healthy food in Bronx neighborhoods. The program also includes the implementation of the CATCH Kids Club program at five school-aged after school program sites. BronxWorks is seeking one full-time program Nutritionist to implement the CATCH Kids Club (CKC) and assist with adult workshops as needed with program sites across the Bronx. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and implement CATCH Kids Club sessions with after-school program sites.
• Attend program training, follow curriculum, and ensure integrity and fidelity to the program.
• Coordinate and schedule program activities with site coordinators.
• Support youth program staff to create and sustain a healthy environment in the classroom.
• Coordinate with BronxWorks SNAP-Ed team to implement nutrition education activities for parents and families.
• Support program evaluation efforts, track progress, maintain detailed documentation of program activities, and enter data into database.
• Participate in trainings and meetings with other program staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 15 college credit hours in nutrition.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, community health, public health, health education/promotion, or related field required. Registered Dietitian or RD eligible is a plus
• Experience educating or engaging with children in a low-income community-based setting required
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaker strongly preferred
• Experience conducting nutrition workshops and presenting in front of audiences
• Knowledge of or enthusiasm about food access issues and food justice
• Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience working as part of a team
• ServSafe certification or successful completion of the NYC Food Protection course
• Places value on cultural awareness in a multi-ethnic community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].