Health/Nutrition Educator

Written By AS Design

POSITION TITLE:
Health/Nutrition Educator

DEPARTMENT:
Health Education

REPORTS TO:
Health Education Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health/Nutrition Educator promotes health through nutrition by designing, implementing, and teaching nutrition techniques and DSME programs. The Health/Nutrition Educator reports to the Health Education Manager.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and administer curriculum for the Diabetes Teaching Kitchen Program.

  • Use pre‐approved curriculum and prepare presentations to promote healthy eating and nutritional information.

  • Coordinate weekly nutrition classes which include but are not limited to food purchasing and food preparation for scheduled program classes.

  • Conduct outreach with non‐profits and educational institutions for participants and/or possible locations for off-site classes within grant funded focus areas.

  • Coordinate reporting and recordkeeping requirements for those served in the Diabetes Teaching Kitchen Program.

  • Maintain food safety compliance standards as required by the Department of Public Health.

  • Order appropriate equipment and materials needed to conduct the Diabetes Teaching Kitchen Program.

  • Engage and leverage local partnerships to assist the Diabetes Teaching Kitchen Program.

  • Maintain current relationships with California State University Northridge to serve as a preceptor site for dietitian interns to work with the Diabetes Teaching Kitchen Program.

  • Develop and administer curriculum for DSME Project ALTO-D and DSMT program

  • Document the nutrition diagnostic statement in PES (problem, etiology, and signs/symptoms) and provide supporting evidence within the progress note.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Presentation skills and nutrition education experience.

  • Health promotion and maintenance.

  • Teaching experience.

  • Tracking budget expenses and conducting food research

  • Excellent written communication and computer skills

  • Time management skills

  • Ability to work with others and work independently

  • Knowledge of nutrition, health education, care process, and an ability to apply all steps.

Required License/Certificates:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of nutrition, health, or a related academic field.

  • An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement. 

    California Driver’s License:  Required for this classification.

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$25 to $40.00 hour

Expected hours:
40 hours per week

Schedule:
Day shift; no weekends

Work setting:

  • Clinic

  • Outpatient

Work location:
In Person

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Language:
Must be bilingual English/Spanish

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Sharon Barcarse provides over 30 years of experience in the graphic design industry, including branding, publications, advertising, marketing collateral, and online design. She spent 13 years in publication and advertising; both as an art director and later as a creative director overseeing more than 50 annual publications.

In 2003, Sharon started AS Design, based in Santa Monica, CA. Clients have included Guidant Corporation, Abbot Laboratories, Clay Lacy Aviation, Motion Picture Industry Pension & Health Plans, Pacific Federal Insurance, Mission Community Hospital, San Fernando Community Health Center, Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge, Valley Industry & Commerce Association, and Los Angeles Valley College.

In her free time, Sharon and her husband like to discover new restaurants and post far too many food and wine photos on Instagram.

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