Nutrition Educator II

David Raines Community Health Center • Shreveport, LA

3h

About The Position

Nutrition Educator II supports the development and implementation of nutrition education programs. Also, performs duties assigned b the WIC Manager to promote an efficient and effective program.

Requirements

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services.
• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services.
• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.
• Must be capable of exercising sound judgment when dealing with patients, staff, and community at large.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plans educational lessons around themes related to food and nutrients. Selects and purchases educational materials as needed for approved recipe demonstrations.
• Provides instruction to program participants by using games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.
• Teaches proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.
• Organized and conducts outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as WIC.
• Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at DRCHC.
• Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.
• Coordinates volunteers to assist in outreach events and program activities.
• Take measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.
• Maintains supplies for educational purposes.
• Assists program participants in preparing shopping lists.
• Screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program guidelines.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Utilizes the system to schedule appointments, load cards, print resources for participants, etc.
• Documents lessons such as resources used and participation counts. Prepares and submits state and federal reports.
• May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays each year
• paid time off and extended leave days
• discounted services
• continuing education days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed