For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.
Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.
The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.
Job Roles
- Build positive relationships, inspire others to perform at a higher level, prepare career development plans and retain an accountable workforce.
- Coach and counsel staff and administer appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
- Provide and ensure staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.
- Manage daily operations of nutrition and food service programs to ensure client satisfaction levels and required dietary needs are met for each PACE Participant.
- Ensure compliance with food safety requirements, standards of customer service, infection control/sanitation, and safe food handling guidelines.
- Establish and execute standard operating procedures, implement quality improvements, manage the budget to ensure alignment across PACE operations.
- Develop, implement, and manage nutrition initiatives, projects, and programs.
- Manage employees to ensure they meet goals, cost controls deadlines, and outcomes.
- Promote nutrition services and keep up-to-date with current and most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice.
- Stay current with changing food prices, due to seasonal or shifting markets and plan inventory ordering changes accordingly.
- Communicate on a regular basis with vendors in staying current with changes to food, equipment, and services that aligns with population being served.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as FHCSD policies and procedures (e.g., Health Dept., HIPAA/Privacy Act, Joint Commission, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel).
- Maintain and develop client and vendor relationships related to operations and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or closely related field required.
- National Certification by Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred.
- Food Safety Certificate (ServSafe Manager-level or equivalent) required.
- Dietary Services or Certified Dietary Manager Certification preferred.
- Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)
- 3 years’ experience in food services, to include leadership/supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of nutrition and culinary components preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in customer and patient satisfaction, and strong service recovery skills.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation, and composition).
- Knowledge of complex problem solving, team development, strategic planning, and/or systems planning/development.
- Knowledge of fiscal management.
- Must possess compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
- Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
Rewards:
- Job type: Regular Full Time
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
70,304.00 - 99,251.00
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.