Nutrition Services Administrator 2 (NY HELPS)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Nutrition Services Administrator 2 will organize and oversee both the Total Food Service Program and the Clinical Dietetic Program. The Nutrition Services Administrator 2 is responsible for developing food service policies related to treatment plans and care, as well as developing and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) practices. The incumbent will serve as a nutrition services liaison and educator for medical, clinical, administrative, direct care, and program staff, as well as local volunteer agencies, providing guidance, direction, and training on nutrition counseling, procedures, food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards. In addition, the Nutrition Services Administrator 2 will participate in the selection of employees, conduct and supervise inspections of food preparation and service areas, and oversee the development and implementation of corrective action plans to ensure compliance with nutrition standards and regulations. Furthermore, they will consult with nutrition and healthcare staff to coordinate care, resolve issues, ensure that individuals’ nutritional needs are met, and develop/monitor program budgets. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Transfers: Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent\-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 21 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70\.1 and or 52\.6 of the Civil Service Law to Nutrition Services Administrator 2\. Open Competitive HELPS: Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or certification in Dietetics\-Nutrition by the NYSED; and three years of post\-registration/certification professional administrative experience in a food or nutrition program, two years of which must have been at a supervisory level. Promotion Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55\-b/55\-c service as a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 or Dietitian 2 AND; Either 1\. have a current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD); Or 2\. have your New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics\-nutrition AND have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours\ of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD. The additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification. On your application you must provide the name of the institution where you obtained the additional hours; the name of your supervisor; and your supervisor's qualifications. The additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification. On your application you must provide the name of the institution where you obtained the additional hours; the name of your supervisor; and your supervisor's qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in a Long\-term care setting. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments We are a 242 bed, state of the art, skilled long\-term care nursing facility, providing care to the veterans and their dependents in our community. One permanent, competitive or non competitive full\-time appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title\-search/index.cfm Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52\.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health Veterans Home at Oxford and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 or Dietitian 2\. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. We offer a work\-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday \& Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift \& Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds * And many more... The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. 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