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Nutritionist Health Educator (Part-time)
Patient Care Support Services - San Diego, CA · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$33kDetected 21 days ago
Customer SupportCommunication
About the role
- FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country.
- Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured.
- FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
- An acceptable driving record is also required.
- Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
- Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
- Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
- Knowledge of current nutritional science theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
Nice to have
- Lactation Educator or Specialist training certificate preferred.
Compensation
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Benefits
- FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
- We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Actively keeps knowledge up-to-date by attending in-services, conferences, and seeking on-going educational opportunities.
- Actively participates in and contributes to Health Education/project staff meetings, projects and other activities.
- Conducts nutrition/health education assessments, establishes individual care plans, and uses medical data to determine health risks and needs of patients.
- Provides group classes on nutrition/health education topics, ensuring correct material is delivered in culturally appropriate and relevant ways.
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