Job: Nutrition Services Manager

Elder Services of Berkshire County
73 South Church Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Website:esbci.org

Company Description:

Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. provides Berkshire older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live with dignity, independence, and self-determination, and to achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Full-Time positions offer excellent Benefits including Health Insurance, Free Dental Insurance , Vision Plan, Profit-Sharing Plan, Life Insurance, Thirteen Paid Holidays, three weeks paid vacation in the first year, Sick and Personal Days, Employee Assistance Program. MSW supervision available for applicable positions. Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program may apply.

Job Title:
Nutrition Services Manager
Salary Range:	Location:
$64,119 - $65,000 Per Year	Pittsfield
Job Type:	Category:
Full Time	Management
Education Level:	Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred	3+ Preferred
Description:
The Nutrition Services Manager is responsible for the daily delivery of Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals to all consumers in the service area. In addition, this position will recruit and place volunteers and paid staff in appropriate Nutrition Program functions as well as provide supervision to Nutrition Staff. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has direct supervisory responsibility over the Nutrition Department which includes Meals on Wheels Drivers, Meal Site Directors, the Nutritionist, Nutrition Case Worker, Nutrition Support Professional and the Nutrition Volunteer Program. This position requires evaluation and development of employees and taking timely and appropriate action with personnel in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Management or related field, with one year experience in supervision OR minimum of three (3) years’ experience in client services, food service, or supervision with increasing responsibility. Core Competencies: Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills Commitment to working with older adults; strong sensitivity to aging issues Leadership ability; independent thinker; self-starter Demonstrated team building skills Knowledge of quality improvement programs and processes. Strong organizational skills Must be flexible with the ability to prioritize and multi-task Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals Ability to develop professional, harmonious relationships with Nutrition, Kitchen and other department staff and outside vendors Ability to conduct effective staff meetings Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional and experience using databases. Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel as necessary.