Nutritionist/Dietician Facilitator- DSMES

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.  To this end, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), FPHNYC incubates innovative public health initiatives implemented by DOHMH to advance community health throughout the city. It facilitates partnerships, often new and unconventional, between government and the private sector to develop, test, and launch new initiatives. These collaborations speed the execution of demonstration projects, effect expansion of successful pilot programs, and support rapid implementation to meet the public health needs of individuals, families, and communities across New York City.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health is looking to identify a nutritionist/dietician willing to deliver a 5-part workshop series for people at risk for, interested in, or diagnosed with Type II diabetes using Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support curriculum. This curriculum will be delivered in conjunction with Mas Verduras, a prescription produce program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. Mas Verduras is a partnership between Urban Health Plan (UHP) and DOHMH that will provide financial benefit for fresh fruits and vegetables to UHP patients who are food insecure, enrolled in Medicaid, and have uncontrolled Type II diabetes. The DSMES courses will first be offered to Mas Verduras participants but may include other Urban Health Plan patients if space allows. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Over the two-year period, four cohorts of workshops will be offered virtually and four will be offered in-person at Urban Health Plan in the Bronx, NY. Workshops may be offered in evening or weekend hours. The cohorts would start in October 2024 at the earliest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The nutritionist/dietician will be required to:  

• Take part in 3-hour training for DSMES Facilitators.  
• Deliver each part of the 5-session workshop (each session is 90-120 minutes). 
• Workshops will be held either in-person at Urban Health Plan or virtually (held via Microsoft Teams) depending on program need. 
• Take part in class preparation reviewing pre-completed participant assessment surveys, including self-assessments at the start of the course and satisfaction surveys at the end of the course.  
• Nutritionist/dietician will comply with all relevant procedures that DOHMH may provide in relation to this service, including HIPAA protocols. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A licensed Registered Dietitian/CDN  

OR  

• Nutrition master’s level graduate without a license

SALARY RANGE

Nutritionist/Dietician will be paid $1,000 for each cohort (5 session workshop series) up to a max of $8,000.   

WORK SCHEDULE:

Over the two-year period, four cohorts of workshops will be offered virtually and four will be offered in-person at Urban Health Plan. Workshops may be offered in evening or weekend hours. The cohorts would start in October 2024 at the earliest.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT 

You must live in New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) in order to be considered for a position at FPHNYC. 

TO APPLY

To apply, send Resume, with Cover Letter, including how your experience relates to this position here. We ask that you do not contact our staff directly and no phone inquiries please. Applicants who best match the position needs will be contacted.

The Fund for Public Health in New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.