Overview
Position: Community Health and Nutrition Administrator (CHNA)
Department: Community Health & Nutrition
Availability of Position: Immediately
Schedule: Full-time some evenings and/or weekends to accommodate program participants
Reporting Relationship: Directly: Director of Programs and Operations Indirectly: Corps Commanding Officer
Salary/Grade: $60,000.00 per year; 12 Exempt
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Description of Position:
The CHNA will oversee all community health and nutrition at The Salvation Army Harrisburg. The CHNA will oversee and assist with developing nutrition, health, and senior programming. The CHNA will also oversee the Choice Food Pantry operations to include boxed meals and other seasonal food distributions. The CHNA will supervise the Food Pantry Coordinator, Warehouse Coordinator, the Senior Program Coordinator, the Community Health and Nutrition Educators, dietetic interns and volunteers and will indirectly supervise the part-time and seasonal nutrition educators. The CHNA will represent TSA in the community, join local food task forces/committees and will develop new and enhance existing partnerships to improve health outcomes of the Harrisburg community. The CHNA will oversee all data collection and prepare reports and presentations regarding program impact for TSA, donors and annual reports. The CHNA will manage all aspects of the SNAP Ed grant and other assigned grants specific to the CHN department. Other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, exempt position. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Registered Dietitian licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics or related field
- Two years of experience working in community health and nutrition environments
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Current experience working with diverse, urban populations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with good judgment
- Detail oriented, flexible, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use materials and finances resourcefully in a non-profit environment.
- Ability to enforce The Salvation Army policies and expectations.
- Ability to train, supervise and work with program volunteers and interns.
- Must understand and maintain confidentiality.
- Should be self-motivated and exhibit strong initiative with positive communication skills.
- Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with inner-city families, seniors, and youth
- Ability to build rapport quickly with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Microsoft Office Suite, email, and entering information into database systems and spreadsheets required.
- Should have empathy and a desire to give excellent customer service.
- Spanish and/or Arabic as a second language would be beneficial.
- Leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills a must
- Valid CPR, AED & First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153
- Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
- Valid Driver’s License and able to obtain insurance clearances as determined by The Salvation Army’s insurance company.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army
(NOTE: The full job description will be provided to interested candidates who meet minimum requirements as set forth above)
How to apply: Please e-mail your resume & cover letter to: Jenny Gallagher Blom, Director of Programs and Operations
Email: jenny.gallagher.blom@use.salvationarmy.org Fax: 717-231-3650 No phone, calls please
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 6/15/23.
The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requisition No. 2026