Nutrition Services Administrator — RD & Program Lead

New York State Office of Mental Health; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

NYS Retirement

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health is recruiting for a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 at Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center. The role oversees the nutrition services department, directs food preparation and service, and ensures nutrition programs meet policy standards.

The candidate will supervise dietitians and nutrition staff, develop and monitor procedures, and support program quality in a mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) as an RD or certification in Dietetics‑Nutrition by NYSED.
• 2 years post‑registration/certification administrative experience in a food or nutrition program, 1 year supervisory.
• Eligible for NY HELPS or competitive class appointment or internal transfer under Civil Service rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Nutrition Services Department to ensure nutritional health of individuals with mental illness.
• Plan and direct food preparation and service.
• Develop, review, implement and monitor nutrition program policies and procedures.
• Supervise dietitians and other food and nutrition staff.

Skills

Administrative experience

Supervisory experience

Policy development

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Dietetics-Nutrition certification

Job description

New York State Office of Mental Health is recruiting for a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 at Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center. The role oversees the nutrition services department, directs food preparation and service, and ensures nutrition programs meet policy standards.

The candidate will supervise dietitians and nutrition staff, develop and monitor procedures, and support program quality in a mental health setting.