The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing childcare assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director and Director of Food and Nutrition, the Nutritionist will be responsible for incorporating all up-to-date recommendations of the NYC Food Standards, National Research Council, Office of Children and Family Services regulations, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Under general supervision of the Food Service Manager, the Nutritionist will be responsible for ensuring incorporate all up-to-date recommendations of the NYC Food Standards, National Research Council, Office of Children and Family Services regulations, Food Drug Administration (FDA), CDC, and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Proper nutrition and nutritional counseling to meet the needs of the youth in our care is an important role in our commitment for good health and well-being. The Division of Youth and Family Justice provides care, custody and control of approximately 300 youth daily in its network of secure and non-secure facilities Dietitian will also formulate special diet menus for pregnancy, diabetes, allergies; Nutritionist will also review the menus for the thirteen contracted non-secure group homes, on an as needed basis, to ensure their compliance with dietary guidelines.

The primary duties will include but are not limited to:

- Organize and plan menus for the youth in our care, in compliance with the New York City Food Standards
- Prepare and recommend meals for youth with special dietary needs
- Assist Food Service Manager in reviewing and updating menus as needed for corrective remedies to ensure strict adherence to established standards
- Develop educational and training program
- Maintain records and write reports
- Represent ACS at meetings with the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, other City Agencies, State oversite, and outside stakeholders
- Provide nutrition technical assistance throughout the Agency
- Organize and plan menus for the youth in ACS’ care, in compliance with the City, State, and Federal requirements
- Support and ensure compliance with food and nutrition requirements at non-secure detention and contracted sites
- Ensure provision of meals for youth with special dietary needs and work with program to provide necessary foods
- Draft nutrition, meal, food service, and staffing contract specifications and collaborate with Planning and Business Management, ACCO, Finance, and BLU for procurements
- Oversee food procurement process, forecast budget, and work with DCAS to develop and refine food specifications, review bids, and participate in procurement strategy initiatives
- Prepare annual Food Metrics Reports and other compliance reports with City Policies
- Project manage and coordinate procurements and program for Food Pantry Program - Provide Food Service and Nutrition expertise to primarily to the Division of Youth and Family Justice and Family Permanency Services
- Liaise across Agency divisions for program development and needs, construction and renovations
- Develop educational and training program and materials for children, youth, and staff

Qualification Requirements
1. A master's degree from an accredited college in nutrition or in public health; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 18 semester credits in nutrition or public health on the graduate or undergraduate level, and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in nutrition education.

Special Qualification Requirements
Assignment Level II
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above, one (1) year as a Nutritionist AL I with the City of New York or at least three (3) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in nutrition education.

Assignment Level III
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, two (2) years as a Nutritionist AL I and AL II with the City of New York or five (5) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in nutrition education, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.