Health Coordinator

What You’ll Do The Health Living Coordinator will lead the implementation of all NYCT grant activities, including but not limited to the following activities to take place at supportive living sites: expanding partners with Project EATS and building new partnerships with local farmers to establish farmers markets and CSA pick-up sites; helping residents establish community gardens, rooftop gardens, and/or window gardens as space and safety permit; offering healthy cooking and healthy eating classes; offering community meals and taste test events; educating residents on how to utilize SNAP benefits, FNMP, NYC Department of Mental Hygiene Health Bucks, and health insurance incentives to purchase food at farmers markets and through CSAs; offering free-to-resident CSA trials through the grant; creating and offering a monthly calendar of physical activities; etc. Your responsibilities will include: Screens patients for nutritional risk, ensures the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes, and services meet all regulatory requirements. Meets with clients weekly or bi-weekly to ensure they have access to food and offer additional nutritional counseling and community resources for program participants. Design, develop, and present relevant and appropriate nutrition education/messaging/ workshops. Plan, conduct, and participate in health activities for the programs and participants. Offers nutrition and cooking demonstration workshops at least twice per month to participants. Plans and attends Farmer’s Market trips, distributes Health Bucks, and maintains documentation. Assists and coordinates health and nutritional education lesson plans for children and families. Monitors health, nutrition, safety, and service records, including data and documents all activities. You’re a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, or related field. A valid driver’s license is required. Minimum one (1) year of clinical nutrition experience preferred. Minimum of two years of training in food preparation, cooking, and safety and sanitation. Experience in a kitchen environment is required. Food/safety certification preferred. Experience working with homeless and/or at-risk populations preferred. Compensation Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws. Benefits Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution. Generous paid time off. 401(k) with company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute. And more. #J-18808-Ljbffr