Nutrition Health Educator Job in Portland, Oregon US
Nutrition Health Educator
To support the Health Education Services Department by providing and interpreting nutrition information and strategies in a supportive learning environment to members/customers as a treatment for medical conditions. To direct patients/members toward a healthier lifestyle thus improving their status and adding to their satisfaction. Essential Functions: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Leads health education and group appointments classes according to established protocol and curriculum, including assessing learning needs and barriers and adjusting presentations to meet identified group needs. - Teaches and reinforces a low fat and low sugar eating pattern and essentials of adequate nutrition using didactic and behavior change techniques. - Create a supportive group atmosphere conducive to participant success. - Functions as a team player for planning and conducting presentations and in developing and updating additional curriculum. - Maintains current knowledge in the nutrition and behavior change field as it applies to the particular program taught. - Manages routine data collection and administrative duties in a timely manner, including outcome documentation. - Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings and training sessions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Two years experience teaching adults - One year experience counseling consumers on dietary modifications. - Registration in the American Dietetic Association (RD-Registered Dietitian) or - BS degree in nutrition or nutrition related field, or dietetics with at least five years experience teaching applied nutrition and /or leading weight management groups and registration in the American Dietetics Association (DTR- Dietetic Technician Registered) or MS degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field. - Comprehensive knowledge in human nutrition and dietetics. - Working knowledge in current dietary treatments for weight management, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes. - Ability to present curriculum content clearly, accurately and with consideration for participant needs and educational level. - Ability to facilitate a positive group process, reinforcing participant responsibilities, in a time limited format. - Must be able to work a variety of shifts without incurring overtime pay. Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - One year experience working in an HMO setting. - Two years leading weight management groups. - MS degree in nutrition or dietetics or related field. - Working knowledge of behavior modification and relapse prevention. - Has the skills and ability to co-facilitate task oriented groups. - Ability to facilitate adult groups in specific area of instruction (i.e., weight management, adolescence, cardiovascular risks) - Computer applications Salary Range: $30.25 - $42.04