Nutritionist

Services for the Underserved (SUS) is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Nutritionist to support their adult family shelter.

In this role, you’ll partner with our Food Service Manager to help ensure menus meet Department of Health standards while also supporting the diverse dietary needs of our residents. Your expertise will play a key role in promoting health, wellness, and quality care within our community.

This is a part-time consulting opportunity, ideal for someone seeking meaningful, flexible work:

• Approx. 5–8 hours per week
• Preferred schedule: Wednesdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Flexibility available

Key Responsabilities :

• Actively participates in the interdisciplinary patient care process providing recommendations and education based on nutrition expertise.
• Researching the effects of nutrition on health and fitness
• Remains abreast of current research in areas of expertise through networking and continuing education activities.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Manager on nutritional management for clients.
• Assists on menu preparation.
• Reviews menus to assure they are in alignment with the NYC DOH food standards.
• Assures nutritional guidelines are met for all clients with special food needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Baccalaureate degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college. Master’s degree
• Active Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with the American Dietetic Association.
• Minimum of two years of experience.
• This position requires in depth clinical nutrition knowledge and the ability to work independently and effectively within the care environment.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.