Registered Dietician/Nutritionist

Eatrightma; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Elder Services of Berkshire County is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to oversee nutrition services across Berkshire, Franklin Counties and North Quabbin area. The role includes menu review, nutrient analysis, education, and staff training, with site visits to multiple dining centers and HDM kitchens.

The ideal candidate will provide direct care and community education, perform nutrition assessments and counseling, and support program operations while ensuring high nutritional

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• Experience in nutrition education and counseling
• Familiarity with food safety/sanitation
• Experience serving older adults preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and sanitation inspections at dining centers and HDM kitchens.
• Enter and analyze menu data using Computrition and Wellsky A&D.
• Provide nutrition education programs and counseling to community members; develop lesson plans.
• Perform nutrition assessments via home visits, telehealth, or phone consultations.
• Lead staff trainings and support quality improvement in the Nutrition Department.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Food safety

Program coordination

Education

RD credential

Tools

Computrition

Wellsky A&D

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Berkshire County /Franklin County/North Quabbin Area

Elder Services of Berkshire County

Category: Community Nutritionist

Salary Range: $34.00 per hour

Starting Date: 1-4 weeks

Position Description

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Job Overview

The Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist is responsible for nutrition-related needs encompassing menu review and nutrient analysis, nutrition education and counseling, food safety inspections, program support, and staff training. This position serves two agencies and requires site visits across Berkshire and Franklin Counties and the North Quabbin area. The ideal candidate is passionate about nutrition, committed to serving older adults, and skilled in both direct care and community education.

Responsibilities

1. Safety & Compliance

• Conduct food safety and sanitation inspections twice yearly at each Dining Center, Luncheon Club, and at the Home Delivered Meal (HDM) kitchens.
• Monitor certification of Choke Saver and ServSafe for each site.
• Conduct once-yearly food safety and sanitation inspection of the caterer's Boston-based kitchen to ensure compliance with state regulations; perform follow-up inspections as necessary.
• Conduct site visits and inspections for broader program compliance across service areas.

2. Menus & Nutrient Analysis

• Create, review, and/or edit monthly menus HDM and Congregate meals based on Standards and Policies for the Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program.
• Enter menu information into the statewide Computrition software program.
• Analyze the nutritional value of all HDM and Congregate meals using Computrition.
• Evaluate the nutritional content of therapeutic and other special meals provided by caterers.
• Support menu planning across program sites to ensure high nutritional standards are met.
• Perform nutrient analysis and maintain accurate, timely reports.
• Send monthly menus to meal sites and media.

3. Education & Community Outreach

• Prepare and submit an annual nutrition education plan to the AGE state nutritionist.
• Conduct two nutrition education programs per year at each dining center and luncheon club; all presentations must include a lesson plan and evaluation component.
• Deliver nutrition education to community members and staff at local venues throughout the Berkshire community.
• Develop and submit lesson plans, handouts, and evaluation tools.
• Write or revise and edit a monthly nutrition education column for the back of the printed HDM menu.
• Write or revise and edit newspaper articles for The Good Life and contribute articles to the Berkshire Senior newspaper.
• Serve as the agency's primary resource on nutrition-related topics.

4. Counseling & Direct Care

• Review and approve therapeutic meal requests for consumers.
• Counsel prospective consumers with life-threatening allergies.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide nutritional counseling through:
  • Home visits
  • Telehealth (video)
  • Phone consultations
• Enter results into the Wellsky A&D database.

5. Training & Staff Development

• Lead ongoing trainings for staff and volunteers on nutrition-related topics.
• Support quality improvement practices within the Nutrition Department.

6. Administrative

• Attend meetings and conferences designated by the Nutrition Program Director, including the Executive Office of Aging and Independence (AGE) quarterly nutritionist group meetings.
• Prepare monthly activity reports and other reports as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director, other supervisory staff, or a member of the management team.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• Familiarity with food service operations and principles of food safety/sanitation
• Experience in nutrition education and counseling
• Knowledge and experience in meeting the nutritional health needs of seniors preferred
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Commitment to working with older adults and understanding aging-related needs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and leadership skills
• Experience with team collaboration and relationship-building
• Familiarity with quality improvement practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems (e.g., Computrition, Wellsky A&D)
• Reliable transportation required

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