Spanish Speaking Medical Nutrition Therapist / Nutritionist

Job Description

Job Description

A Career at Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.

Summary Job Description :

The Medical Nutrition Therapist is responsible for providing nutritional services to children and youth within the Enhanced Family Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Boarding Home Program. Services must be medically necessary and recommended by a physician or other licensed practitioner of the healing arts acting within his or her scope of practice under state law.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Services are intended to :

• Prevent nutrition-related disease, disability, and / or other health conditions or their progression.
• Prolong life, and / or promote physical and behavioral health and efficiency.
• Achieve specific outcomes such as :
• Remediate / manage existing nutrition-related health conditions.
• Strengthen and maintain optimal health and well-being for children / youth at-risk of nutrition-related disease, disability, or adverse health conditions.
• Strengthen self-care skills to promote independence.

Principle Responsibilities :

This position requires in office presence during scheduled on site clinic days. On non-clinic days a hybrid schedule is available.

Special qualifications :

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement :

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.