What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITION SERVICES COORDINATOR position at Onondaga County (NY)?
NUTRITION SERVICES COORDINATOR 71130
Competitive)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves responsibility for activities related to a countywide nutrition program for the elderly that may include the planning, preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and supportive services. This is a professional position responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of all contractors providing food services for the aging. The work involves assuring subcontractors satisfactory performance and requires and insures that food service meets established standards as well as health and sanitary regulations. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Project Director (Senior Nutrition Program), with considerable latitude permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will
require reasonable access to transportation to meet fieldwork requirements made
in the ordinary course of business in timely and efficient manner. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a countywide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Supervises nutrition screening of clients, nutrition assessment, nutrition care plans, and follow-up for elderly clients with complex medical conditions.
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