Senior Center Nutrition Specialist (Healthy Eating Aging Living Program)

Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and implementing support services at assigned Senior Center, including nutrition education, social activities, recreational activities, meal services, and member assessments. Oversees Senior Center operations and staff in the absence of the Senior Center Manager as needed. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

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Work Location

Position will be assigned to one of the City’s 12 Comprehensive Center locations

Work Hours

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday; occasional nights and weekends will be required based on departmental needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs and oversees the delivery and serving of hot meals to site participants based on center allotments.
• Directs and oversees Senior Center support activities such as nutrition education, outreach services, and wellness programs.
• Directs and oversees social and recreation activities for center members.
• Trains and provides technical assistance to Senior Center volunteers and administrative staff.
• Unloads and sorts food commodities from pallets. Assembles food boxes and packages for distribution to Senior Center members, which requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Implements nutrition educational programs and conducts nutrition educational presentations under the technical direction of the Registered Dietician. Addresses nutrition-related questions and concerns to ensure members’ understanding of educational material.
• Performs daily safety inspections of Senior Center facilities. Escalates findings to Senior Center Manager as needed.
• Completes various nutrition, lifestyle, and risk assessments. Provides recommendations for additional services as needed.
• Directs and supervises all Senior Center personnel in the absence of the Senior Center Manager.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, or Clinal Nutrition.
• Two (2) years of experience in nutritional health consultation, education, services, or congregate nutritional service programs.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Must obtain First aid and CPR certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish (speak, read, and write).

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of social, recreational, and nutritional needs of the senior community.
• Knowledge of procedures necessary for operation of a large-scale food service, including food sanitation and food safety.
• Knowledge of standard program evaluation methods and report writing.
• Skill in conducting clear and effective presentations.
• Skill in utilizing computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to utilize data management systems.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports on program activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interpret and apply program policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and assist in evaluating employees.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work in an office environment.