Company Description AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join the company recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer in America two years in a row. Join our team and discover your passion.Job DescriptionAHRC NYC is looking to hire a Fee for Service Registered Dietician for our programs. This position has a pay rate of between $30 - $35 per half an hour.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvides training for food service personnel and assures adherence to sanitary guidelines.Provides training in proper storage and handling of food.Plans and supervises menus and meal preparation to ensure varied well balanced diets in accordance with the recommended daily allowance, adjusted for age, sex, activity level and bodySupervises the maintenance of records of menus, special diets, conducts periodic paper-bag lunch check for clients bringing in lunch.Completes a Nutrition evaluation on all clients in Day Treatment.Involved in dietary consultation for clients, their families, or appropriate agency personnelMonitors special diet plans prescribed by physicians.Evaluates and/or prepares all nutrition education materials used for clients.Responsible for continuous up-dating of these materials based on current literature and diet therapy practices. Provides instruction as needed.Confers with interdisciplinary staff regarding total client care.Involved in Individual Treatment Plans pertaining to those in need of nutritional plans.Holds In-Service Training sessions for those staff involved pertaining to nutrition of clients.Performs related work, as directed.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition or eligible for registration by American Dietetic Association or has equivalent training and experience and participates annually in continuing dietetics.Specialized training or one year experience in treating or working with the developmentally disabled population.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, line staff and family members.Additional InformationAHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.