DIETITIAN

Department of Correction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

Flexible spending account

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a Dietitian to oversee the nutritional care of inmates, guide meal production, and collaborate with medical staff on appropriate diets. The role includes assessing nutrition needs, counseling inmates, and maintaining documentation of progress and care plans.

Minimum qualifications include a dietetics degree or RD registration with the ADA, with a NYC residency requirement.

Qualifications

• Qualification Requirements: a baccalaureate degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition, or registration as a Registered Dietitian by the ADA.
• Residency requirement: NYC residency generally within 90 days of appointment.
• 55-a Program: eligible for 55-a Program for disabled applicants.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: eligibility info provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional care of inmates and monitors outcomes with nutrition intervention.
• Instruct Food Service staff on meal preparation using standardized recipes and master menus.
• Participate in menu planning and recipe testing; consult with medical staff on diets.
• Inspect food service for compliance with standards and policies.
• Perform Nutritional Assessments and write Nutrition Care Plans.
• Provide nutritional counseling to inmates and maintain/ write progress notes.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Able to work independently

Computer literate

Nutritional Care Process

Electronic medical records

Education

Baccalaureate degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) by ADA

Job description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC seeks to recruit a Dietitian whose task will include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the nutritional care of inmates and monitors the outcome with nutrition intervention.
• Instructing Food Service production staff concerning the preparation of meals using standardized recipes and master menus.
• Participating in menu planning and recipe testing.
• Consulting with medical staff concerning appropriate diets to meet the nutritional needs of inmates.
• Inspecting assigned food service for compliance with accepted standards and departmental policies related to food preparation, portion control and tray services.
• Performing Nutritional Assessment.
• Interviewing inmates to obtain history of food habits.
• Interpreting laboratory data in medical record.
• Preparing Nutrition Care Plan.
• Providing nutritional counseling to inmates on prescribed diets.
• Preparing progress notes as indicated.
• Maintaining records and writing reports.
• Assisting with preparation of nutritional analysis of general and therapeutic diet.

Preferred Skills:

• Clinical Experience
• Able to work independently
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Nutritional Care Process
• Experience using electronic medical records

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in “1” above.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in “1” above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with a major in dietetics or foods and nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or 2. Registration as a Registered Dietitian by the ADA.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.