Nutrition Services Director

Senior Solutions
  • Springfield, Missouri
    2 days ago

    Job Description

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    Nutrition Services Director 

    Do you have a passion for solving food insecurity and making a positive impact in the lives of older adults and/or people with disabilities? 

    Does doing outreach to the communities, organizations, and clients in Windsor and Windham counties to serve more qualified seniors/disabled with food and transportation sound rewarding? 

     If so, we have a rewarding career as our Nutrition Services Director available!  

    A nutritious diet is the cornerstone to maintaining health and quality of life. Senior Solutions, the Area Agency on Aging serving 46 towns throughout southeastern Vermont, administers meal programs for seniors and those with disabilities in need through Meals on Wheels, congregate dining, adult day services sites throughout the region.  These meals reach our most vulnerable, food- insecure clients. For many, it is their only meal of the day.  

    As our Nutrition Services Director, you will: 

    Plan, develop and implement community-based nutrition, and transportation services funded by Senior Solutions.   

    Provide on-going technical assistance to local meal providers for quality assurance and conformance to State and Federal requirements.  

    Negotiate, write, monitor, evaluate, and approve all nutrition-related and transportation contracts, including approval of payments within budget constraints.  

    Oversee meal site menus in collaboration with contracted dieticians to ensure standards are followed.  

    Keep records and track quarterly and annual statistics vital for state reporting and grants received. 

    Research and write grants to support nutrition, transportation, and other related services. 

    Establish new meal and transportation initiatives to meet the needs of the clients. 
     
    Qualifications: 
    Bachelor's degree required; prefer degree or experience in nutrition, public health, business management or human service administration.   

    Strong computer skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, and willingness to learn agency specific programs necessary.   

    Experience with accounting, finance, and budgeting required.  

    Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of community projects.  

    Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to do extensive on-the job travel  

    Salary Range: $58,874 - $68,0000 depending on experience  

    Required Skills:  

    Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of people and organizations 

    Contract negotiation skills 

    Collaborate and communicate with various internal teams 

    Ability to compile information from various sources and analyze results 

    Highly organized, ability to think about and analyze systems creatively  

    Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills 

    Senior Solutions fosters a work environment where collaboration, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness are expected. Our team members are compassionate, respectful, and responsive to the needs and wishes of each other and our clients. We promote a culture of acceptance and openness. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 
     
    How to Apply: 
    If you meet the requirements above and have a desire to be part of our mission to promote the well-being and dignity of older adults, please apply online with a cover letter and resume. 
     
    Please contact us at opportunities@seniorsolutionsvt.org for a copy of the full job description. 

     

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringfield, Missouri
    Websitehttps://www.seniorsolutionsvt.org/about/careers/

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