Senior Aging Nutrition Program Lead – Ward 3

Iona Senior Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist to lead Ward 3 nutrition programs as Nutrition Program Manager. This full-time role supervises Nutrition Coordinators and oversees compliance, counseling, and community programming for older adults.

You will provide nutrition education, develop care plans, coordinate data reporting, and collaborate with partners to advance healthy aging across Ward 3. Strong leadership and ServSafe certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist in DC is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with older adults preferred.
• Experience providing nutrition counseling, education, and compliance oversight.
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ward 3 nutrition services and DACL compliance.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on food safety, nutrition standards, screening requirements, and documentation.
• Conduct site visits to monitor food handling, sanitation, nutrition service delivery, and compliance.
• Oversee intake and nutrition screening processes and ensure required documentation meets DACL standards.
• Provide site-level nutrition support and coverage as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching staff

Staff development

Data management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Driving license

Education

Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist in DC

ServSafe certification

Job description

Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist to lead Ward 3 nutrition programs as Nutrition Program Manager. This full-time role supervises Nutrition Coordinators and oversees compliance, counseling, and community programming for older adults.

You will provide nutrition education, develop care plans, coordinate data reporting, and collaborate with partners to advance healthy aging across Ward 3. Strong leadership and ServSafe certification are required.