Community Nutrition Educator

FDIHB•Fort Defiance, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves planning and executing nutrition education programs for various community entities, including schools, tribal organizations, and other groups. The educator will design and develop nutrition education services, create teaching materials, and conduct presentations on nutrition-related topics. A key aspect of the role is communicating effectively with diverse populations and developing health promotion programs focused on chronic disease prevention. The position also requires managing program implementation, monitoring effectiveness, and adhering to privacy regulations like HIPAA. Responsibilities include coordinating various classes (exercise, nutrition, gardening, culinary, food safety), marketing nutrition services, managing accountability systems for equipment and supplies, and fostering partnerships within the Navajo Nation. The educator will monitor health trends, tailor messages to the customer base, serve as a role model for wellness activities, and oversee program evaluation. Continuous professional development in communication and presentation skills is expected, along with supporting other health programs through events like health screenings and fairs.

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.
VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE
RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Current certificate of Indian blood (CIB)

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.