Nutrition Health Educator

Nutrition Health Educator - (Job Number: 110929)

-- Nutrition Health Educator - (Job Number: 110929) Description 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 Primary Location: Oregon-Portland-North Interstate Services Building 7201 N. Interst Scheduled Hours: 0 Shift: Variable Working Days: Variable Working Hours Start: Variable Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: OFNHP - Professionals Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Education / Training Public Department Name: Heatlth Education Services Nutrition Health Educator - (Job Number: 110929) 491209 Oregon-Portland-North Interstate Services Building 7201 N. Interst http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=491209ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/70096cebdb8681c671615587868c757a.html --