Diabetes Health Educator

Diabetes Health Educator# The Texas A&M University System Job Search## Diabetes Health EducatorApply: Corpus Christi, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098483**Job Title**Diabetes Health Educator**Agency**Texas A&M University Health Science Center**Department**Coastal Bend Health Education Center**Proposed Minimum Salary**$5,000.00 monthly**Job Location**Corpus Christi, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**Our CommitmentTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we wantThe Diabetes Health Educator I, under general supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates theory and evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for individuals. Provides health training, guidance, and outreach both on and off campus. Supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators, as assigned. What you need to know**Schedule:** This position may require work beyond regular office hours and/or on weekends.**Travel:** This position may require up to 20% or more of travel. **Responsibilities:****Diabetes Health Education*** Deliver group and individual diabetes education focused on prevention and self-management, covering nutrition, medication adherence, physical activity, stress management, and blood glucose monitoring.* Provide House Bill 984 compliant training for non-healthcare school personnel responsible for managing students with diabetes.* Coordinate and facilitate monthly outreach and educational activities, including family nights, cooking demonstrations, and other educational workshops.* Participate in community outreach activities, such as health fairs and public speaking engagements.* Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to improve health outcomes in both urban and rural communities.* Manage assigned education locations, including up to 20% travel to support off-site activities.**Patient Assessments*** Operate and maintain biometric equipment at program locations.* Conduct initial and follow-up assessments by collecting biometric data (e.g., BP, glucose, A1c, BMI).* Develop and update individualized diabetes self-management education and support plans.* Support patient goal setting, monitor progress at follow-up visits, and encourage sustained behavior change.* Coordinate care and make referrals to address social determinants of health.* Document patient progress using electronic health record (EHR) systems.**Continuing Education/ Administrative*** Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain certifications and stay current on best practices in diabetes care standards.* Participate in internal and external advisory, planning, and quality improvement committees as assigned.* Serve as a mentor or preceptor for students and interns from affiliated academic institutions.* Assist with administrative duties related to American Diabetes Association recognition, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.* Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.**Qualifications:****Required Education and Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.**Required Licenses and Certifications*** State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.* Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate, or able to successfully complete the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate within six months of employment.**Preferred Qualifications*** Master's Degree; Registered Dietitian* One year of experience with diabetes-related education* Bilingual in English and Spanish# **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.* Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to analyze emerging health promotion needs of adults and college students.* Ability to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.* Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on the college campus.* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Why Texas A&M University?** We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. * Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees **Instructions to Applicants:** Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr