Spanish Speaking Medical Nutrition Therapist (Contractor)

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 contracted 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, as well as provide Enhanced Nutrition Services through Social Care Networks. 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.
• Able to create trusting and impactful relationships with children and youth
• Create treatment plans for specific health conditions as needed
• Understand the connection between mental health, physical health, and trauma