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Primary Responsibility:

Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition programs.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Implements nutrition education lessons and programs.

• Provides review of ingredients, recipes & menus to ensure compliance with USDA regulations.

• Manage food allergy program and compliance with special dietary needs requirements.

• Conduct and oversee specialized diet and nutrition training for all staff hired.

• Ensure specialized training files and materials are up to date.

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission.

• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient based on the medical recommendations, nutritional, cultural, religious, and ethical concerns.

• Conducts nutrition education groups.

• Facilitates routine cooking classes for staff and residents.

• Works closely with Activities Coordinator to create health and wellness events and programming.

• Complete grocery shopping with residents routinely to help increase their ability to make healthy choices.

• Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures.

• Connect residents and their family members/caregivers with community resources to help meet food and nutrition needs.

• Meal Planning and create a nutrition care plan.

• Participates in planning team meetings and Annual ISP meetings for residents as requested.

• Attends house meetings for residents as needed.

• Participate in federation meetings and meetings pertaining to Weinberg Commons as requested.

• Follows the Jewish Federation policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

o Bachelor's degree with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

o Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills

o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

o Preferred three years of professional experience.

o Employs a positive attitude and willingness to learn and be a key member of a team.

o Must be detail-oriented, with great time management skills.

o Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

o Ability and creativity to create differentiated programs to meet the individual needs of residents.

o Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.

o Must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

o Shall submit to drug testing and receive a clear drug screen prior to employment per Stephen Komninos Law.

o Shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.

o Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training.

o A requirement that the employee agree to have their name check against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

o The employee shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

o Must have a Driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey.