Just Say Yes To Fruits & Vegetables Field Nutritionist

Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=91+Holt+Street+Buffalo+NY+14206)

Description

Position Title: Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables Field Nutritionist

Reports To: Nutrition Services Manager

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: JSY Nutritionist will perform the following services for the FeedMore WNY in the capacity of a Public Health Nutritionist:

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies to support obesity prevention initiatives with low-income populations. This could include the Healthy Pantry Initiative and/or programming related to gardening and gardening education.
• Participate in other SNAP-Ed related duties as assigned (e.g., curriculum redesign, recipe development, etc.)
• Provide written reports to New York State Department of Health.
• Market JSY nutrition education sessions to food pantry operators and community partners to highlight nutrition education training opportunities that are available to food stamp eligible populations, or as referred by the Nutrition Resource Manager.
• Schedule and conduct nutrition education sessions and recipe demonstrations with SNAP- eligible participants using lesson plan materials provided.
• Actively participate in all JSY team conference calls and events.
• Identify food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens who will participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed).
• Strive to manage all resources wisely for the maximum use of the program.
• Seek opportunities for professional development to improve effectiveness in the performance of job duties.
• Identify community events that support SNAP-Ed goals for the intended target audience.
• Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention program for individuals accessing emergency food programs.
• Maintain regional calendar / contact information for JSY website.
• Participate in activities sponsored by FeedMore, HPNAP, community groups and other partners to facilitate SNAP-Ed program objectives.
• Utilize learner-centered and facilitated group discussion teaching techniques to enhance effectiveness of nutrition education sessions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• BS in Nutrition OR
• Must have 2 years’ community nutrition/public health experience
• BS in Public Health with a minimum 15 credits in nutrition
• Strong computer skills: proficient in MS Office Work and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Frequent travel required throughout the FeedMore WNY’s territory, along with possible overnight travel
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills

Qualifications Preferred

• Current & valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
• ServSafe certified
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Ability to take initiative and work independently