Nutrition Specialist / Activities Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for data entry, transportation, general support for other services and locations as needed; supporting elderly clients with nutrition and socialization in a group setting.

_ Supervisory Responsibilities:_

· None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Prepares, maintains and submits daily, weekly, monthly reports, and rosters - including Peer Place software, Let’s Give Lunch, BASTAS, SFB, and other nutrition programs

· Provides support for Meals on Wheels and other congregate sites

· Encourages participants to assist with meal service and cleanup with daily task assignments

· Coordinates daily meal service tasks, including MOW and Congregate services and P.E.T.

· Maintains records and provides information to ADRSAC when changes are needed

· Prepare volunteer packets, LGL kick-off packets, surveys, distributes newsletters, and other mailings and correspondence

· Follows & understands DARS/LOA monitoring procedures and expectations

· Plans and carries out monthly calendar of activities including entertainment, educational and nutritional programs and special events/outings, including volunteer recognition

· Facilitates participant donations and contributions while maintaining confidentiality

· Understand and follow HIPPA Laws as well as PHI and PII regulations

· Enforces health, sanitary and safety regulations in the nutrition site and reports all accidents

· Monitors food delivery to the site for quality, quantity & temperature; reports any deficiencies

· Collaborate with other LOA programs and staff

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Maintaining food service areas, utensils and equipment in a safe and sanitary manner, including temperature control

· Knowledge of nutritional and social needs of older people

· Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, clients and the general public

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to read, write and perform simple math calculations

· Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions

· Skilled use of a computer, including creating monthly calendars and distributing information

· Ability to keep accurate records in a neat and organized manner

· Genuine sensitivity to the needs of the elderly population

Education and Experience:

· Completion of High School or equivalent

· Background in a social, behavioral, health, or human service field helpful

· Experience in activities/event planning preferred

· Experience working with older adults is preferred

· Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

· Sporadic periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Roanoke, VA 24019 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15