Nutrition Intake Specialist

South Side Help Ctr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Chicago is seeking a Non-Medical Case Manager/Nutrition Specialist to support Ryan White program participants. The role includes intake, eligibility verification, and coordinating meals and grocery deliveries for people living with HIV, while maintaining proper records and ensuring client confidentiality.

The position requires strong organization and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment, with flexibility to work in office and community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting intake and eligibility verification.
• Ability to schedule and distribute meals and grocery bags.
• Detail oriented with accurate record keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support client intake and verify eligibility for Ryan White program.
• Schedule and distribute meals and groceries to eligible clients.
• Maintain documentation of client contacts and services, ensuring compliance.
• Assist with preparation, packing, and quality assurance of meals and food bags.
• Monitor inventory, rotate stock, and ensure food safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at South Side Help Center!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, South Side Help Center is the place for you!

South Side Help Center offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual, and professional health.

Contribution Profile

JOIN US FOR OUR HIRING EVENT!

Date: Thursday, September 3rd from 11:00AM-4:00PM

Location: Out of the Closet Thrift Store

1709 E 53rd Street, Chicago, IL

** Please bring a copy of your resume and ask Angela upon arrival **

The Non-Medical Case Manager will service as a Nutrition Specialist for South Side Help Center and be responsible for supporting the distribution of comprehensive food and nutrition services for people with HIV (PWH) enrolled in the Ryan White Program. Reporting to the Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator, this position will be responsible for supporting client intake, eligibility verification, and the timely scheduling and distribution of meals and grocery bags to eligible clients. The position maintains accurate documentation of client contacts, units of service, and other required program records, while supporting data collection and reporting activities to ensure compliance with Ryan White Program requirements and agency policies. During client interactions, the Nutrition Specialist verifies client identity, protects client confidentiality and dignity, and promptly communicates any concerns or unmet needs to the Food and Nutrition Program Manager or Nutritionist to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care. They will assist with the preparation, packing and quality assurance of meals and food bags, ensuring all food items comply with program nutrition standards, client dietary restrictions, medical needs, and applicable food safety regulations. The position also supports food pantry operations by monitoring inventory levels, rotating stock, maintaining proper food storage practices, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of food preparation, refrigeration, and storage areas. Success in this role requires strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills, attention to detail, ad the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The Nutrition Specialist must demonstrate professionalism, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered services to people living with HIV. The position requires flexibility to work in both office and community settings and the physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and transport food and supplies while ensuring food quality, safety, and reliable service delivery.

The Ryan White Non-Medical Case Manager enhances the reputation of AHF by ensuring clients services through South Side Help Center Food Service program receive high-quality, safe, and culturally responsive nutrition assistance that supports their health as well being.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as the RWNMCM, it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF, we are nimble and able to adapt in aa dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Ryan White Non-Medical Case Manager will work as part of a close-knit team to fulfill the mission of the organization by serving people and strengthen communities. We are looking for individuals who understand their individual role is part fo the collective team.

AHF Commitment

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

Compensation

48,000-52,000

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