Nutrition Counselor - AIDS Healthcare Foundation

WHO WE ARE

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at Aids Outreach Center (AOC) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

The AOC has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1986. The agency is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization.

Today, AIDS Outreach Center (AOC) began as a grassroots organization responding to the HIV epidemic. Since that time, AOC has been a leader in North Texas in the fight against HIV. Annually, 42 staff members provide services and education to over 2,000 people living with HIV and prevention services to over 3,500 people in our community.

Our Mission is to serve people living with or at risk for HIV with dignity and respect.

In our community, people living will with HIV receive quality care, and new infections are rare.

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YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to Director of Client Services, the Nutrition Counselor is  Registered Dietician who coordinates with the staff providing ongoing services to persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their significant family members. Duties include needs assessment, developing a comprehensive care plan, coordinating services and advocating on behalf of each client. The Case Manager functions as the key human link between the client and the service system within the community. Many needed services will be performed within the context of the client's natural environment rather than in an office setting.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct nutritional assessments in coordination with the clients’ physicians.
• Provide nutritional counseling to assist clients in developing plans to implement the best nutritional habits for managing their HIV and other diseases.
• Provide ongoing nutrition education.
• Assist the Nutrition Center in the selection of food to meet client nutritional needs.
• Assist in the delivery of the food supplement services to ensure that clients have access to the nutrition center program in an efficient, cost effective, and client friendly method, utilizing volunteers as an integral part of the procedures.
• Screen clients for eligibility food assistance programs, including SNAP and WIC.  Assist clients in applying for programs, as needed.
• Participate in orientation and training of Nutrition Center volunteers.
• Assist in the food distribution process to ensure that adequate and timely products are available when clients access services, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license with the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians required; strong experience providing nutritional support and education to persons living with HIV/AIDS;
• Ability to work with diverse populations; non-judgmental attitude toward clients, staff and volunteers; ability to discuss sex/sexuality issues in an appropriate manner with clients;
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS; Microsoft Office skills; valid Texas driver's license and proven driving record.

AHF Commitment

We at AOC/AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.