Nutrition Educator

Nutritionist Health EducatorFamily Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Nutritionist Health Educator. You will provide individual nutrition assessments, education, and care plans for our patients. You participate in and support individual, family, and group nutrition/chronic disease education services by creating culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculum, planning programs, delivering education, and evaluating effectiveness. You have a passion for community health promotion, for serving the medically undeserved, and you understand-and can easily communicate-how nutrition drives patient health and outcomes. This is a Grant-Funded position.Responsibilities:Actively keeps knowledge up-to-date by attending in-services, conferences, and seeking on-going educational opportunities. Continually seeks self-growth opportunities.Actively 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.Individually and/or with the nutrition team, 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. Review the efficacy of materials and programs and provides positive, action-oriented feedback. Assists with the translation and/or revisions of translated materials as appropriate.Performs other duties as assigned.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.Bilingual in Spanish/English required.A minimum of six months of experience conducting health related community outreach to individuals and groups in a manner equivalent with target population education.A minimum of six months of experience conducting culturally competent outreach and education on health-related topics to individuals and groups in the Spanish language.A minimum of six months of experience collaborating with community agencies on health-related projects.Maintain current working knowledge of childhood lead poisoning prevention as demonstrated by completing the orientation checklist provided by the County of San Diego and able to demonstrate capability and understanding with the County of San Diego CLPPP staff.Rewards:Job type: Part Time 32 hours/week. Mon-Thursday 8:30-5pm, 1 Saturday a month 8-4:30pm.Location: 1809 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113Competitive Salary with Excellent BenefitsRetirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid HolidaysMedical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life InsuranceEmployee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsThe successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:$27.00 - 33.47Information 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.