What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assessor position at The Senior Alliance?
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: At least two years' experience in program intake or customer service in private industry or public grant funded programs such as those under the Older Americans Act. Experience in word processing is required.
Requirements: Has excellent interpersonal and group process skills. Is accurate, conscientious and flexible with attention to detail. Is proficient with computers, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access. Accepts direction, is well organized, and can meet deadlines. Willingness to work in a team environment. Must have valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with individuals from all demographic groups. The Senior Alliance is a non-profit 501(c)3 where philanthropy on behalf of the agency is a requirement of all employees. Must perform job functions with ethics, honesty and integrity.
General Job Description: The Nutrition Assessor is responsible for traveling to delivered meals program participants, including program applicants, homes within The Senior Alliance service area to conduct thorough assessments, reassessments, and evaluations, ensuring their needs are effectively identified and addressed. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to provide tailored recommendations for services.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Regularly spend long hours using office equipment primarily telephones and computers.
- Regularly work on repetitive tasks and motions.
- Ability to drive a vehicle throughout The Senior Alliance service area, including to client homes.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Stand, walk, reach, and bend.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces including outdoor sidewalks.
Duties:
- Travel to home delivered meals program participants, including program applicants, homes within The Senior Alliance service area to perform in-person assessments, reassessments, and evaluations.
- Conduct detailed evaluations to understand the participants’ needs, preferences, and circumstances.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, visits, and interactions.
- Implement and comply with state operating standards for nutrition programs.
- Provide education and guidance regarding the home delivered meals program, including requirements.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and ethical standards.
- Ensure daily confirmation of the next business day's appointments.
- Complete and submit reports as requested.
- Initiate incident reports when appropriate and complete with management.
- Enter and maintain accurate participant records in program databases.
- Participate in team meetings and trainings.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.