Nutritionist Health Educator (Part-time)

Responsibilities

• Actively keeps knowledge up-to-date by attending in-services, conferences, and seeking on-going educational opportunities.
• Continually seeks self-growth opportunities.
• Participates in and contributes to Health Education/project staff meetings, projects and other activities.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Conducts nutrition/health education assessments, establishes individual care plans, and uses medical data to determine health risks and needs of patients.
• Ensures maximum utilization of schedules by proactively managing visits, including scheduling follow-up appointments, calling no-shows, working with recall technicians, PSRs, and Case managers.
• Plans, creates, and develops nutrition and health education topic outlines and curriculums, incorporating various learning techniques and formats (i.e., group discussion, lectures, role-play, etc.).
• Reviews and assists in determining the linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials, teaching aids, activities, methods, strategies, programs, etc.
• Reviews the efficacy of materials and programs and provides positive, action-oriented feedback.
• Affords assistance with the translation and/or revisions of translated materials as appropriate.
• Provides group classes on nutrition/health education topics, ensuring correct material is delivered in culturally appropriate and relevant ways.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in nutrition and/or chronic disease education or closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition, Health Science, Nutritional Science, or closely related field required.
• Lactation Educator or Specialist training certificate preferred.
• Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
• Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appts, etc.).
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of adult and child education techniques, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of current nutritional science theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
• Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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

Schedule

• Part Time 32 hours/week

Pay

• $27.00 - 33.47

Location

1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113