Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

5d•$54,700 - $79,300•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department CHS Pediatric Administration Job Summary Under general supervision, the Nutrition Leader will empower and support children and their parents/caregivers to make healthy lifestyle changes and choices that help them manage chronic medical conditions, improve the quality of their life, and reduce their health risks. The Nutrition Leader is responsible for coordinating and leading the nutrition education portion programs and providing individual and family coaching and advising in the Healthy Lifestyles Clinic.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
1-3 years Considerable experience working with children and families, and leading groups. Required
1-3 years Experience in dietetics, nutrition, children’s health, behavioral change and/or physical activity ideal. Required
Ability to motivate and inspire meaningful change in groups of children and parents.
Ability to comply with relevant child protection guidelines.
Able to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children attending the program.
Ability to act in accordance with the law and all applicable regulatory controls.
Ability to conduct themselves and staff to act at all times in a professional and diligent manner that befits working with and holding a position of responsibility over children.
Ability to work well as a team, and show respect for patients and families as well as staff.

Responsibilities

Manages planning and delivery of nutrition education programs, including choosing and teaching weekly curriculum topics, and adjusting curriculum as needed to fit needs of participating groups and individuals. Selects healthy snack and other supplies to accompany each lesson and prepares snacks and equipment for classes. Prepares the venue and cleans up after each session. Assists with food distribution with Denver Food Rescue partnership. (30%)
Manages and fills program schedules by calling patients and managing referrals. Adjusts templates as needed based on current no show rates to ensure adequate program participation. Updates both clinic and program staff on current program wait times and availability. (20%)
Provides tailored nutrition advise and health coaching to families and individuals in all programs. Answers patients questions regarding appropriate healthy lifestyle changes. (20%)
Assist in the implementation of short- and long-term priorities of the team. Partners with leadership to implement strategic plans to achieve maximum department output and contribution to Denver Health strategy. Identifies potential community partnerships based on patient needs. (15%)
Collaborates with other program staff and managers to identify areas of improvement and growth based on experience with programs and patients. Utilizes established processes (e.g., Lean) philosophy and methodology to continually improve standard work and processes. (15%)