Nutritionist Aide

La Clinica de La Raza • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. For over 40 years, they have advocated for and created a health-home for those denied access to care. As health care activists, they ensure individuals without healthcare coverage receive the same quality of care. They address economic and social factors affecting health and provide services in various settings to link individuals to their health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals visit La Clínica, a welcoming place that addresses the whole person and connects them to a broad network of services. They have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties.

Requirements

• Completion or intent to complete CPA (Competent Professional Authority) certification as mandated by the state of California.
• Minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of nutrition.
• Knowledge of interpretation and implementation of nutrition guidelines for infant, children, and pregnant, and breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women, and other patients.
• Knowledge of nutritional value of foods; meal planning and preparation that is culturally appropriate; food safety.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and materials used in nutrition counseling, education, and screening.
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively on projects.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Bilingual/Spanish required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition screening, assessment and counseling, and implements nutrition care plans for all but high-risk patients.
• Assures appropriate records are updated (i.e. records nutrition assessment dates, follows-up on nutrition assessment appointments with Nutritionist II, obtains appropriate signatures on re-interview forms during appointments).
• Maintains documentation by charting dietary intake and recording recommendation given to clients in family folders and medical records.
• Teaches group classes.
• Assists with the development, translation, and evaluation of culturally relevant nutrition education materials.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and other workshops as required.
• Other duties as assigned by WIC supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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