Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing

2345 Broadway

New York, New York 10024

Job Description—Registered Dietitian

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization responding to the need for low-cost housing. Our mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides social services in housing for low-income persons, especially those who are older, who have experienced homelessness and who live with mental illness.

The dietitian will work with the tenants and staff of the 5 program buildings, the 4 SROs and the 4 independent apartment buildings, the 120s Cluster Apartments and 2 Senior Centers to address the nutritional needs of the tenants in building specific ways.

Responsibilities

Program Buildings

• The West Seventy-Fourth Street Home, 300 Amsterdam Ave.
• Frederic Fleming House, 443 W. 22 St.
• 129 St. Residence, 109 W. 129 S
• Valley Lodge Transitional Shelter, 340 W.85 St.
• The Claremont- 1421 College Ave, Bronx
• Douglas House- Senior Center
• Millbrook Terrace, 570 E. 137th St. Bronx
• Ben Michalski Residence, 149 W. 84th St.

In each of these buildings, the dietitian will work with the Administrator, Food Service Staff, other staff, and residents to ensure that the food service program is meeting the nutritional needs of the residents. The responsibilities of the dietician will include :

Ensuring compliance with all contract requirements related to nutrition and DOH response and reports.

SRO’s and Independent Apartments

Within these buildings, the dietitian will develop and / or maintain nutrition programs that provide a variety of services. The services vary from building to building but range from activities related to nutrition and meal preparation as well as the provision of nutrition counseling to residents. The dietitian will work closely with the Food Service Director to ensure the nutrition programs are successfully addressing resident need. The responsibilities of the dietitian will include :

Senior Centers

For the Center at Red Oak, the Chef will work with the Center Director, Building Administrator, other staff and Center members to ensure that the meal programs are providing the required meals and providing the meals as stated in the building’s menu. The responsibilities of the Dietitian will include :

Agency Responsibilities

The Dietitian will work with agency staff, including the CFO, to track and monitor all agency food budgets. WSFSSH currently uses a central supplier, AFI, for its food purchases as well as other smaller food vendors. The responsibilities of the dietitian will include :

Program Development

WSFSSH is continually developing new programs and new housing. Many of these new programs will include food service programs as well as nutrition education and counseling services. The Dietitian may be involved in the planning, development of these programs.

Additional Responsibilities

Professional Requirements

WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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