What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Administrator 2 position at New York State Office of Mental Health- Greater Binghamton Health Center?
As a Nutrition Services Administrator 2 you would organize and direct the total food service program and clinical dietetic programs at State facilities and oversee dietetic services in community-based residential settings. Incumbents supervise professional Dietitians; assist in developing food service policies and procedures relating to resident treatment and care; develop and participate in quality assurance and improvement practices related to nutrition services; plan for the nutritional and dietetic needs of a specialized population by providing balanced diets that specifically address each patient’s needs; serve as nutrition services liaison and educator for medical, clinical, administrative, residential, and program staff as well as local voluntary agencies on subjects related to nutrition services as requested; and serve as an administrative and clinical liaison for the facility or community-based program.
Duties include:
- Develops, reviews, implements, and monitors nutrition program policies and procedures, including service forms and documentation; and oversees the development and maintenance of nutrition manuals and guidance materials
- Conducts and supervises the inspection of food preparation, service areas, and meals;
- Develops, reviews, and oversees the implementation of corrective action plans to ensure compliance with nutrition plans, standards, regulations, and requirements
- Serves as liaison with agency, facility, and/or community program staff and outside entities; provides guidance, direction, and training on nutrition counseling, policies and procedures, and food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards
- Consults with nutrition and healthcare staff to coordinate care, resolve issues, and ensure that individuals’ nutritional needs are met
- Represents the nutrition discipline on workgroups and committees
- Develops nutrition program budgets, and monitors fund expenditures
- Direct the Nutrition Services Department staff
- Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must have:
Three years of post-registration/certification professional administrative experience* in a food or nutrition program of which one year MUST have included supervision; AND;
Either have a current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD); OR
have your New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition AND have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours** of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD.
Substitution: A master���s degree in public health, public administration, health administration, health services administration, health education, community health, nutrition, or dietetics may be substituted for one year of the required professional administrative experience.*
NOTE: Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,325.00 - $100,342.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
Shift:
- Day shift
Work setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Dietitian or Nutritionist Certification (Preferred)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $79,325 - $100,342