What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist/Dietitian (Part-Time) position at Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.?
Dietitian / Nutritionist (Part-Time -20 hours/week) We are seeking a
Massachusetts Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) to join our team in
a dynamic, community-focused role. This position is ideal for someone
who is passionate about nutrition and enjoys educating others through
counseling, presentations, and writing. What You\'ll Do In this role,
you will provide nutrition services to older adults and the broader
Berkshire community through a mix of direct care, education, and program
support. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct nutrition assessments and
provide counseling through: - Home visits - Telehealth (video) - Phone
consultations - Deliver nutrition education to community members and
staff at local venues - Develop and submit lesson plans, handouts, and
evaluation tools - Contribute articles to the Berkshire Senior
newspaper - Serve as the agency?s primary resource on nutrition-related
topics - Support menu planning to ensure high nutritional standards are
met - Perform nutrient analysis and maintain accurate, timely reports -
Conduct site visits/inspections for program compliance - Lead ongoing
Trainings For Staff And Volunteers Qualifications - Education &
Experience (one of the following): - 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
Licensure: - Required: Massachusetts Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
(LDN) - Preferred: Registered Dietitian (RD) What We\'re Looking For -
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 Why Join Us? - This role offers the opportunity to make a
meaningful impact in the community while using a wide range of skills -
from direct counseling to public education and program development.
Equal Opportunity Employer - We are an equal opportunity employer and do
not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any
other protected status under federal or Massachusetts law. Job Type:
Part-time Pay: \$28.18 - \$31.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program -
Flexible schedule - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life
insurance - Paid time off - Parental leave - Retirement plan - Vision
insurance Education: - Associate (Required) Experience: - nutrition: 1
year (Required) License/Certification: - LDN license (Required) - Work
Location: In person View or apply for [Open Positions at Elder Services
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Massachusetts Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) to join our team in
a dynamic, community-focused role. This position is ideal for someone
who is passionate about nutrition and enjoys educating others through
counseling, presentations, and writing. What You\'ll Do In this role,
you will provide nutrition services to older adults and the broader
Berkshire community through a mix of direct care, education, and program
support. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct nutrition assessments and
provide counseling through: - Home visits - Telehealth (video) - Phone
consultations - Deliver nutrition education to community members and
staff at local venues - Develop and submit lesson plans, handouts, and
evaluation tools - Contribute articles to the Berkshire Senior
newspaper - Serve as the agency?s primary resource on nutrition-related
topics - Support menu planning to ensure high nutritional standards are
met - Perform nutrient analysis and maintain accurate, timely reports -
Conduct site visits/inspections for program compliance - Lead ongoing
Trainings For Staff And Volunteers Qualifications - Education &
Experience (one of the following): - 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
Licensure: - Required: Massachusetts Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
(LDN) - Preferred: Registered Dietitian (RD) What We\'re Looking For -
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 Why Join Us? - This role offers the opportunity to make a
meaningful impact in the community while using a wide range of skills -
from direct counseling to public education and program development.
Equal Opportunity Employer - We are an equal opportunity employer and do
not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any
other protected status under federal or Massachusetts law. Job Type:
Part-time Pay: \$28.18 - \$31.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program -
Flexible schedule - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life
insurance - Paid time off - Parental leave - Retirement plan - Vision
insurance Education: - Associate (Required) Experience: - nutrition: 1
year (Required) License/Certification: - LDN license (Required) - Work
Location: In person View or apply for [Open Positions at Elder Services
of Berkshire
County](https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=elder services of berkshire county&l=Pittsfield, MA&from=searchOnHP,whatautocomplete,whatautocompleteSourceStandard&vjk=c48863061730b822){target="_blank"
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Salary : $28 - $31