Nutrition Program Assistant (Bilingual) - Nutrition Education & Food Services

Job Details

Job Location

175 Fulton Ave 4th Floor, Hempstead, NY, 11550 - Hempstead, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Associate Degree

Salary Range

$20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Nutrition Program Assistant (Bilingual)

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Nutrition Program Assistant to work full time for its Nutrition Education & Food Services Program.

The Bilingual Nutrition Program Assistant is a non-exempt position paying $20-$26 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Hauppauge, NY. The role reports to the Senior Director.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401K

• Vision

• Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More

  Primary Purpose of Job:

  The Nutrition Program Assistant Bi-Lingual is responsible for assisting the Community Nutrition Education with Coordinating nutrition health educations for Spanish speaking HIV+ clients and related program responsibilities.

  Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Community Nutrition Educator, assist with coordinating nutrition health education sessions that promote retention in medical care and treatment for Spanish speaking HIV+ clients.

• Maintain all client records, electronically track and document client participation in program activities such as nutrition health education.

• Make and follow-up with referrals for community services i.e. other food programs such as soup kitchen, and entitlements.

• Conduct off-site intakes and make appointments for screening with Community Nutrition Educator.

• Assist the Community Nutrition Educator in conducting program outreach and collaborate with medical providers and Registered Dietitians to promote client retention in care.

• Maintain regular contact with Spanish speaking program clients and document progress notes that summarize their progress in meeting individualized nutritional goals.

• Responsible for distributing weekly pantry bags.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Associates degree in health or human services required, Bachelors degree preferred.

• Minimum 1-years experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS or with other chronic illness.

• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing in English and Spanish (bilingual required).

• Must be familiar with community services for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Nassau County and have the ability to work cooperatively with them and other providers.

• Effective communication skills.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.