Nutrition & Health Promotion Coordinator

General Description

Advances the Agency's mission to promote health and well‑being within the community by conducting in‑person eligibility assessments for home‑delivered and congregate nutrition services, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and program standards.

Location: Salem, OR

Closes: March 6, 2026

Salary: Starting at $3,641 per month

• Ensures accurate eligibility and assessment for Home Delivered and Congregate Meals
• Collects and maintains accurate records and data
• Provides person‑centered and culturally responsive services
• Protects consumers and reduces Agency risk
• Provide Nutrition Education to consumers as per the program standards
• Ensures Accurate Eligibility and Assessment for Home Delivered or Congregate Meals
• Conducts face‑to‑face assessments with participants to determine eligibility for home‑delivered or congregate meal services in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
• Applies program criteria and procedures to evaluate individual need and confirm qualification for services.
• Completes annual reassessments or as required to determine continued eligibility.
• Tracks participant reassessment schedules and maintains accurate documentation of assessment outcomes and actions taken.
• Identifies participant risks or unmet needs and makes referrals to Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Specialists or other community partners as appropriate.
• Provides documentation and communication to support participant continuity of care and adherence to program standards.
• Collects and Maintains Accurate Records and Data
• Participates in outreach planning, conducts community outreach, and collaborates with program partners to support program goals.
• Develops and implements strategies and activities to meet program goals in the areas of food nutrition, nutrition education, physical activity and self‑management of chronic conditions.
• Develops and maintains trusted relationships with program participants through professionalism, compassion, reliability, and follow‑through.
• Motivates participants to engage in a variety of health promotion activities.
• Provides Person Centered and Culturally Responsive Services
• Embraces and exhibits the Agency Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Provides excellent customer service, meeting the needs of participants with courtesy, professionalism, and follow‑through.
• Interacts with others in a respectful, culturally appropriate manner and utilizes language services as needed to communicate with individuals whose primary language is not English.
• Maintains the skills and knowledge required to perform the job effectively, seeking additional training and education as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other Agency staff and community service partners to improve service access and participant outcomes.
• Protects Consumers and Reduces Agency Risk
• Follows all program and Agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality and data security in accordance with HIPAA and Agency policy.
• Accurately completes required documentation in accordance with federal, state, funding, and Agency requirements.
• Reports potential risks or service concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor or designee.
• Nutrition Education
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver nutrition and health promotion education to Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition program participants in accordance with federal and state requirements.
• Ensure nutrition education is provided on a regular schedule, quarterly education at congregate meal sites and at least annually for home‑delivered meal participants.
• Coordinate nutrition education activities under the oversight of the Program Manager and utilize approved educational resources from authorized agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, tracking, and reporting of nutrition and health promotion activities to support compliance, evaluation, and audit requirements.

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience

A qualified applicant will have three (3) years of education and/or experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Experience in…