What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Program Specialist position at Old Colony Elder Services?
OCES is growing! We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc. APPLY NOW during this exciting time!
OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.
Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.
We are seeking a dedicated, caring Nutrition Program Specialist professional who provides support in various areas of the Nutrition Program including consumer records, billing, and reporting.
What you'll do:
- Analyzes procedures and recommends suggestions to reduce paperwork and/or improve process flow; implement after approved
- Analyzing service deliveries and other data elements
- Independently prepare various reports to ensure program compliance
- Maintaining organized, accurate meal counts, order sheets, and kitchen reports
- Providing office coverage for Nutrition Supervisors
- Taking the lead role as daily contact with the Nutrition caterer(s)
- Updating SAMS and other systems as required
- Other duties as assigned
What you'll bring:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 and related software
- Ability to travel and reliable means of transportation
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving
- Bachelor's degree in business related field preferred
- 2 years' experience in a relevant business environment
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Bilingual a plus; Haitian Creole or Cape Verde Creole is preferred
What you'll get:
- The ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
- Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career.
- Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office, and home visits).
- Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances; 401K plan.
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OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified people to apply!