Registered Dietitian
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Self-Help for the Elderly
San Francisco, CA, US
Summary
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for developing and certifying menus that meet nutritional guidelines and coordinating nutrition education activities. They also develop and provide in-service training for staff and volunteers.
Job Description
Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Nutrition and Senior Centers
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Reports To: Director of Nutrition and Senior Centers
Summary: Responsible for menu development, preparation for nutrition education activities, and developing in-service training.
Essential Functions:
⦁ Works with caterers to develop and certify menus to meet the funder’s guidelines and clients’ needs; works with program staff on menu substitutions for special events, certifies menu substitutions, and keeps documents on file.
⦁ Submits Nutrition Program menus and nutrition analysis to the Department of Disabilities and Aging Services (DAS) of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.
⦁ Conducts kitchen assessments to ensure that caterers and restaurants participating in the Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors (CHAMPSS) program comply with Department of Aging Services (DAS), local Health Department regulations, and program-specific standards.
⦁ Assists the director and program managers with the preparation for DAS audit and monitoring.
⦁ Collects client feedback and works with caterers to maintain quality meal services.
⦁ Plans and coordinates all nutrition education activities, including teaching material development and compilation of resources on file.
⦁ Develops in-service training schedule and resources for staff and volunteers.
⦁ Coordinates and provides in-service training for CHAMPSS restaurant staff, staff and volunteers.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
⦁ Must possess a current Registered Dietitian license with at least one year of work experience with older adults.
⦁ Must be familiar with Asian dietary culture. Must have knowledge about quality Asian ethnic food planning and quality control.
⦁ Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
⦁ Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
⦁ Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Cantonese.
⦁ Proficient in MS Office, Chinese Word Processing, and the Internet. Familiarity with NutriBase 16.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
Self-Help for the Elderly is a private community-based non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity and self-worth of seniors. We will achieve this by empowering seniors to help themselves and by providing a comprehensive range of multicultural and multilingual services.
Founded in 1966, Self-Help offers a vast array of health care and social services to over 40,000 seniors and disabled adults annually in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Alameda counties. More than 90% of the agency’s clients are members of ethnic communities; and over 90% of Self-Help’s current staff is bilingual and bicultural in various Chinese dialects, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Spanish or Russian. All direct service staff are bilingual in at least one of the above languages and are culturally and linguistically competent to provide services to the target population.
Self-Help for the Elderly has earned a reputation for employing and providing housekeeping jobs in San Francisco in the form of house cleaning services, commercial cleaning services, and job training programs. In addition, current customers have come to rely on their social services such as home health care, assisted living, hospice care, in-home care, home care assistance, senior care, adult day care, and elderly care. Proudly serving Richmond District, Sunset District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, San Mateo, Marina District, Pacific Heights, Mission District, Hayes Valley, Daly City and surrounding areas since 1966.
Founded
1966
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Self-Help for the Elderly is a private community-based non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity and self-worth of seniors. We will achieve this by empowering seniors to help themselves and by providing a comprehensive range of multicultural and multilingual services.
Founded in 1966, Self-Help offers a vast array of health care and social services to over 40,000 seniors and disabled adults annually in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Alameda counties. More than 90% of the agency’s clients are members of ethnic communities; and over 90% of Self-Help’s current staff is bilingual and bicultural in various Chinese dialects, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Spanish or Russian. All direct service staff are bilingual in at least one of the above languages and are culturally and linguistically competent to provide services to the target population.
Self-Help for the Elderly has earned a reputation for employing and providing housekeeping jobs in San Francisco in the form of house cleaning services, commercial cleaning services, and job training programs. In addition, current customers have come to rely on their social services such as home health care, assisted living, hospice care, in-home care, home care assistance, senior care, adult day care, and elderly care. Proudly serving Richmond District, Sunset District, Chinatown, Nob Hill, San Mateo, Marina District, Pacific Heights, Mission District, Hayes Valley, Daly City and surrounding areas since 1966.
Founded
1966
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
