Coordinator, Nutrition Services

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•$22 - $31

About The Position

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for an Coordinator of Nutrition Services to provide coordination and oversight of an assigned Nutrition Services program, including supervising a Nutrition Services team. In addition to overseeing a Nutrition Services program, you provide direct patient care with individual nutrition assessment, 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 curriculums, planning programs, delivering education, and evaluating effectiveness. You have a passion for community health promotion, for serving the medically underserved, and you understand-and can easily communicate-how nutrition drives patient health and outcomes.

Requirements

1 year supervisory experience.
5 years experience in nutrition and/or chronic disease education or closely related field.
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.
Bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition, Health Science, Nutritional Science, or closely related field.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appts, etc.).
Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of adult and child education techniques, practices, and tools.
Knowledge of current nutritional science theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development.
Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Actively participates in and contributes to Health Education/project staff meetings, projects and other activities.
Builds positive relationships, inspires others to perform at a higher level, prepares career development plans and retains an accountable workforce.
Coaches and counsels staff and administers appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
Coordinates assigned Nutrition Services program, including coordinating services offered by team, coordinating/leading team meetings, overseeing and being responsible for team projects and deliverables. Provides data collection and project reporting in relation to grants, PEC, and/or productivity reports. Conducts chart reviews and proactively monitors productivity for team to meet assigned goals.
Ensures on-time completion of assigned projects through supervision of team or individual efforts; provides guidance and recommendations on nutrition related projects, programs, curriculums, and grant related topics.
Oversees the planning, creation and development of 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.
Participates in continuous improvement activities and ensures appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides patient care as needed; conducts nutrition assessments, establishes individual nutrition care plans, and uses medical data to determine health risks and needs of patients.
Provides/ensures staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.