Location: Wading River,NY, USA
A Career at Little Flower
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, and medical and mental health services.
A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children. If you're looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.
Principle Responsibilities:
* Create diet plans for residents with significant health issues that require specific diet plans.
* Responsible for the communication of the resident's needs with the RTC Administration, medical, and treatment team.
* Provide training RTC staff to ensure compliance to may be necessary.
* Work closely with the Food Service staff to ensure superior quality and nutritional value of the food being served at the RTC and School
* Provide individual nutritional counseling with residents who are referred by the physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within his or her scope of practice under State law.
* Provide training to staff in the area of Nutrition in regard to NY State Regulations as indicated.
* Other duties as assigned.
Special qualifications:
* RD, CDN, CN required
* Related experience required
* Master's Degree preferred
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement:
With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John's Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.