JOB
Arlington County’s Department of Human services Aging & Disability program is seeking a Nutritionist to join their Agency on Aging Team. This position will ensure that the Home Delivered Meals Program, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and the Congregate Nutrition Programs (Social 60 Cafés at 3 55 Centers) are delivered as stipulated in the applicable state service standards and federal regulations. The Agency on Aging (AAA) strives to ensure older adults live as an integral part of society with dignity and access to programs and services that meet their needs and preferences. To learn more about the AAA please click here. Specific duties include: Coordinating the required assessment/reassessment for the Home Delivered Meals program; Analyzing nutritional needs of program participants and developing dietary plans;Participating in quarterly menu planning with the contracted meal provider and analyzing proposed menus compliance to required nutritional standards;Providing regular nutrition education for AAA programs and one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants determined to be high nutrition risk; and Performing other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor.A successful candidate will demonstrate the following: Strong oral and written communication skills;Strong problem solving skills;Strong interpersonal skills; andProficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimums: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); and Some experience as a nutritionist or dietician.Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field;Post-Master's degree experience including at least one year providing services to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers and their familiesSome experience or specialized training in gerontology or geriatrics;Some experience with the planning and supervision of food and nutrition services in home and community-based or facility-based settings; andBilingual in Spanish, Korean, Russian, Amharic, or Vietnamese.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, including the core hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with limited flexibility. Occasional evening and weekend outreach work may be required.An online application is required. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the application process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.#LI: Onsite