Nutrition Consultant 2 (40 Hour) (Hybrid)
Full Time
Hartford, CT 06105
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as a Nutrition Consultant!
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THE ROLE: The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the position of
Nutrition Consultant 2
to join their team.
POSITION DETAILS:
LOCATION: State Unit on Aging (SUA)
ADDRESS: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT
SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, typically Monday through Friday
NOTE: In-state and out-of-state travel is required
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - Comprehensive Benefits:
- Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
- Retirement healthcare offerings;
- Accrued vacation, personal and sick leave;
- 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- Outstanding work-life balance!
IN THIS ROLE AS A NUTRITION CONSULTANT 2 YOU WILL:
- Oversee the statewide Elderly Nutrition Program which provides nutrition services, including congregate and home delivered meals as well as nutrition education and nutrition counseling;
- Direct the operational policies and quality assurance for the Elderly Nutrition Program, which provides approximately two million meals each year to 20,000 older adults;
- Ensure compliance with the Nutrition Services section under Title III-C of the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) which requires the SUA to comply with Dietary Guidelines for Americans;
- Comply with state and federal laws regarding the safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment and supplies used in the storage, preparation, service and delivery of meals to older individuals;
- Conduct and interpret complex nutritional analyses of menus and approving menus that meet the required Dietary Guidelines;
- Conduct community meal site visits and monitoring of home delivered meal routes, central kitchens and caterers to evaluate compliance with program standards of food safety; and
- Provide technical support, presentations and training to SUA staff, Area Agencies on Aging, Elderly Nutrition Providers and community cafes for the Elderly Nutrition Program.
NOTE: The selected candidate must have or be eligible to complete the Certified Food Protection Manager or receive a CT Food Handlers Certificate as approved through the CT Department of Public Health. The selected candidate must also complete Connecticut’s Environmental Health Training Program (EHTP) to become a Certified Food Inspector.
WHO WE ARE: ADS is a state agency with the mission of maximizing opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut.
The programs and policies of ADS are designed to:
- Deliver aging and disability services that are responsive to the needs of Connecticut residents;
- Provide leadership and resources on aging and disability issues statewide; and
- Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy.
Come make an impa
CT as a Nutrition Consultant 2 for the State of Connecticut!
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To Apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
- In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
- Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
- Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
- Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or 860-785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Public Health, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks involved in the planning, implementation, supervision and administration of multiple specialized statewide nutrition programs such as the nutrition component of the supplemental food programs for women, infants and children (WIC) and community nutrition programs. Incumbents may perform licensure and certification surveys of health care facilities and monitor state and federally mandated health care programs.
In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of tasks involved in the planning, implementation, supervision and administration of a statewide nutrition program such as reviewing and approving plans for nutritious meals and nutrition education for older persons and providing technical assistance to the department and community providers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the implementation of public health nutrition programming and food service delivery systems within the state; determines operational and quality assurance standards and policies for nutrition component of health care or specialized programs; administers nutrition component of federal and state grants; assists local program directors in development implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs; participates in development of management systems for operation of nutrition component including systems for cost and inventory control, reporting, evaluation and accountability; reviews, evaluates and approves nutrition program grantees plans and budgets; supervises planning, development, implementation and evaluation of nutritional components of special local nutrition programs of grantees in multiple sites throughout state; provides or directs provision of technical assistance to grantees and private sector organizations in all areas of public health nutrition program such as food management components, menu development, therapeutic and special diets, clinical nutrition, nutrition education and nutrition surveillance; provides technical assistance to program personnel at state and local levels; provides ongoing training for local program nutritionists and other staff including interpretation of current research and methodology, materials and techniques for nutrition education; develops materials and designs systems and outreach strategies for public health nutrition education; carries out studies relating to health and nutrition; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of nutrition, dietetics and nutrition education as related to public health practices and specialized programs; considerable knowledge of modern methods, materials and appliances used in large and small food preparation services; considerable knowledge of safety and sanitary problems, legislation, regulations, current programs and practices related to community nutrition and food management; considerable knowledge of program management and budgeting processes; knowledge of training and technical assistance methods, reporting and evaluation techniques; knowledge of cost control methods in food delivery; knowledge of training and technical assistance methods; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of experience as a nutritionist or dietitian in a health or human services agency or facility or agriculture extension service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. College training in dietetics, foods and nutrition or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in community nutrition or public health nutrition or completion of a dietetic internship may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with oversight of a nutrition program.
- Experience with analyzing menus and conducting site inspections.
- Experience with compliance with laws and regulations through monitoring and evaluating nutrition or health programs.
- Experience with managing contracts, managing budgets, and analyzing data.
- Experience providing technical assistance and trainings.
- Experience writing nutrition or health plans, reports and educational materials.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
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