Administrative Assistant - Nutrition Program Specialist

POSITION TITLE:   Nutrition Program Specialist   

REPORTS TO:          Director of Nutrition

FTHRA seeks to hire a Program Specialist based at our headquarters in Johnson City. This position coordinates the monthly menu and delivery of home bound meals to participants for Meals on Wheels program.  Supervisory experience required.  The position's shift is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (half hour unpaid lunch). No Evenings; No Nights and No Weekends. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate weekly & monthly documentation of Johnson City Homebound for Choices, State & Title III, hot, frozen & shelf stable meals.


• Coordinate with Registered Dietitians to create monthly menus with the required daily, weekly nutrients.
  


• Recruit and train volunteers for homebound delivery programs.
  


• Deliver homebound meals in the absence of appropriate volunteers or other personnel.
  


• Work closely with office staff to complete and submit accurate required paperwork according to established schedules.
  


• Notify all required personnel in a timely manner of any consumer changes such as when a consumer is not home or when the meals are not delivered.
  


• Assist Director with day-to-day operation of nutrition programs.
  


• Attend workshops and training sessions as required.
  


• Cooperate with all networking agencies.
  


• Establish and maintain communication and professional working relationships with funding sources, community leaders, partnering agencies, and consumers of services.
  


• Abide by Agency and program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Agency Personnel Policy Manual.
  


• This list of duties and responsibilities is not inclusive. Employee is responsible for other duties as assigned by appropriate management personnel. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Business Administration preferred.


• 3+ years of professional work experience required; foodservice experience preferred but not required.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Effective and clear communicator with enthusiasm for teamwork.


• Excellent customer service skills.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Flexible, creative, and strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.


• Experience networking, and relationship building with partner agencies a plus. 

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

BENEFITS: We offer excellent benefits including: Competitive salary; Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances; Generous Paid-Time-Off (12 days during fist 5 years); 14 Paid Holidays; State Pension Plan (TCRS); 457b Deferred Compensation Plan; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; Flexible Spending Account; paid training & continuing education benefits; opportunity for advancement; and much more...

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens. 

Safety Sensitive Position. All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens.  Applications accepted at FTHRA.Org or at application kiosk located at FTHRA Corporate Office, 704 Rolling Hills Drive, J.C., TN 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F, DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. "Equal Opportunity Employer.".

NOTE: We cannot accept resumes that are unaccompanied by a fully completed FTHRA application.

NOTICE This  position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have difficulty submitting your application through our online system, please send an email detailing the issues you are having to  so we can inform our provider and the problem can be quickly resolved. FTHRA Online Application Submission Issues Please do not submit your resume or application via email, it will not be accepted as a valid application.