COMMUNITY NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

2d•$24 - $29

About The Position

This role involves planning and executing nutrition education programs for the department, community, school systems, tribal, and other organizations. The educator will design nutrition education services by researching, developing, writing, and updating methods and guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing educational materials, conducting presentations on nutrition-related subjects, and communicating effectively with diverse individuals and groups. The position also focuses on planning health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs, collaborating on program goals, and monitoring program effectiveness. Adherence to HIPAA and privacy regulations is required. The role involves developing and coordinating various classes and activities related to exercise, nutrition, gardening, food safety, and culinary skills, with an emphasis on evidence-based information. The educator will also manage accountability systems for equipment and supplies, foster partnerships, monitor relevant health issues, and tailor messages to customer needs. Serving as a role model for health and wellness activities, providing evidence-based teachings, and overseeing program evaluation are key aspects. Professional development through participation in organizations, workshops, and seminars is encouraged, along with continuous improvement of communication and interpersonal skills. Support for other health programs through events like health screenings and fairs is also part of the role. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Four (4) years of direct work experience or completion of four (4) years (cumulative 120 credit hours) post-secondary education in related field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Associate’s degree in related field of Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Health and Wellness, or Public Health.
Ability to obtain Food Handlers certification by start of employment.
Applicant must have a valid, unrestricted insurable driver’s license.
Resumes and references are required.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes nutrition education programs for the department, the community, school systems, tribal and other organizations.
Designs nutrition education services by researching, developing, writing, and updating methods, and guidelines.
Prepares manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching program participants.
Conducts presentations and trainings using the latest research on nutrition – related subjects; introducing new nutrition programs and services.
Communicates effectively to diverse individuals and groups using appropriate methods and strategies in communication, education, and social marketing in culturally, socially, and developmentally appropriate applications.
Plans effective nutrition related health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs and collaboratively developing program goals, measurable objectives, and implementation and evaluation plans.
Works collaboratively to implement program plans and market program, monitor effectiveness, identify issues and adjust objectives and activities as necessary to meet the program goals.
Adheres to HIPPA, Privacy Act and corporate policy requirements when dealing with all patient records or any PHI.
Develops, coordinates and conducts exercise, nutrition, gardening basics, culinary skills, food safety, cooking classes and other related activities, with emphasis on evidence-based healthful eating and exercise information.
Develops, implements, and markets nutrition education services and programs to worksites, organizations, and community.
Manages an accountability system for exercise equipment; nutrition supplies; and data generated from day to day activities, such as attendance and referrals.
Fosters partnerships with schools, FDIHB departments and other Navajo Nation programs and businesses.
Monitors issues and trends relevant to childhood obesity prevention; diabetes; weight management; food budgeting; cooking easy recipes; culinary skills, food safety, and other relevant topics.
Understands demographics of customer base and tailors nutrition and health messages to satisfy customer needs and interests.
Serves as a role model with promotion and participation in health and wellness activities sponsored by the Division of Healthy Living & Outreach and its partners.
Provides evidence-based teachings.
Oversees the development and implementation of Program Evaluation. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities workshops, seminars, and staff development programs.
Continuously improves skills in writing, presentation, public speaking, communication and interpersonal skills.
Provides support to other Healthy Living & Outreach programs and other collaborative programs with activities such as health screenings, health fairs, and other community events.
Performs other duties as assigned.