22-24.50 per hour commensurate based on experience | Rochester, NY, USA | Hourly | Full Time SUMMARY: Provides nutritional and food preparation consultation to staff and people served. Functions and collaborates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Provides teaching and training as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : + Collaborates with agency contracted menu services. Acts as a champion for the service and facilitates training and education about the program. Assists and supports participating in residential sites with the use of the associated services. + Promote well-being and healthy eating. Conduct audits of program participation, provide menus, and diet consistency orders at participating residential sites. + Conducts mealtime observations routinely and provides reports of observations. Provides coaching and/or immediate training when needed. + Assist with data gathering of nutritional information as needed or requested by agency contracted menu service or healthcare team. + In consultation with the Registered Nurse and multidisciplinary team, monitors specialized diets per provider order as needed. + Participates in New Employee Orientation and/or Residential/Day Habilitation site hands on training on food preparation as requested and as needed. Assists with the lunch program at day habilitation as needed. + Serves as a positive role model for individuals. Interacts with others in a way which will assist the individuals in developing behaviors, skills and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Maintains a neat appearance, hygiene and grooming. Promotes positive behaviors and interactions with all individuals. + Participates in committee meetings as assigned. + Performs other necessary duties relevant to the position as requested. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or equivalent. LPN or associate's degree in health care field/nutrition preferred. Experience with the MY 25 program and working with people with developmental disabilities a plus Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30PM