Consultant Dietician

Lower Eastside Service Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Job summary

Pencer House is seeking a Consultant Dietician to deliver nutrition education and counseling under supervision, helping residents manage health, HIV/AIDS, and dietary needs. The role involves developing monthly wellness programs, reviewing menus, and connecting residents with community resources.

The position operates 5–7 hours per week at NY location, with compensation at $50.00 per hour and requires strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and reliable documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or Bachelor's with 3 years related work experience.
• Experience, confidence and comfort level in conducting adult nutrition education sessions.
• Familiarity with curriculum and workshops in nutrition and food systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate monthly wellness programs and nutrition education workshops.
• Provide individual nutrition education and counseling to residents on healthy eating and disease management.
• Review and create nutritious, budget-conscious menus meeting guidelines and food safety standards.
• Connect residents to food assistance and community nutrition resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support resident health goals.
• Complete annual client satisfaction surveys.
• Maintain documentation of nutrition services and resident interactions per policies.

Skills

Nutrition education

Adult education

Workshop facilitation

Education

Masters in Nutrition and/or Dietetics

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics with 3 years related work experience

Job description

Pencer House is seeking to fill the position of Consultant Dietician under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Develop and facilitate monthly wellness programs, including nutrition education workshops, to promote healthy lifestyles, food safety, chronic disease prevention, and nutrition for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Provide individual nutrition education and counseling to residents on healthy eating, symptom management, and chronic disease nutrition.
• Review and create nutritious, culturally appropriate, and budget-conscious menus, ensuring compliance with applicable nutritional guidelines and food safety standards.
• Connect residents to food assistance and community nutrition resources.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support the resident health goals.
• Complete annual client satisfaction surveys
• Maintain accurate documentation of nutrition services, resident interactions, assessments and reports with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

SCHEDULE: 5-7 hours per week

RATE: $50.00 / hour

LOCATION: New York, NY 10002

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Masters in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics with 3 years related work experience.
• Applicant should have an interest in food, knowledge about food systems, and a desire to increase food awareness and healthy living choices.
• Experience, confidence and comfort level in conducting adult, nutrition education sessions.
• Familiarity and/or experience teaching relevant curriculum and facilitating workshops.
• Commitment to the organization and participants as demonstrated by reliability, enthusiasm, preparedness, and positive attitude about the program and nutrition.