What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist position at Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.?
The Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist 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 Berkshire 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. Responsibilities To meet the needs of the agency,
responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Safety & Compliance
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
caterer\'s Boston-based kitchen to ensure compliance with state
regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary. Conduct site
visits and inspections for broader program compliance across service
areas 2. Menus & Nutrient Analysis 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. 3.
Education & Community Outreach 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. 4. Counseling &
Direct Care 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) Phone consultations Enter results into the
Wellsky A&D database. 5. Training & Staff Development Lead ongoing
trainings for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics. Support
quality improvement practices within the Nutrition Department 6.
Administrative 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. Requirements
Education & Licensure: Registered Dietitian (RD) credential Experience &
Skills: Visit company career page for full job description. View or
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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 Berkshire 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. Responsibilities To meet the needs of the agency,
responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Safety & Compliance
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
caterer\'s Boston-based kitchen to ensure compliance with state
regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary. Conduct site
visits and inspections for broader program compliance across service
areas 2. Menus & Nutrient Analysis 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. 3.
Education & Community Outreach 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. 4. Counseling &
Direct Care 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) Phone consultations Enter results into the
Wellsky A&D database. 5. Training & Staff Development Lead ongoing
trainings for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics. Support
quality improvement practices within the Nutrition Department 6.
Administrative 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. Requirements
Education & Licensure: Registered Dietitian (RD) credential Experience &
Skills: Visit company career page for full job description. 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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