Nutrition Educator II

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Full Time Admin Support Shreveport, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

Nutrition Educator II supports the development and implementation of nutrition education programs. Also, performs duties assigned by the WIC Manager to promote an efficient and effective program.

• Plans educational lessons around themes related to food and nutrients. Selects and purchases educational materials as needed for approved recipe demonstrations.
• Provides instruction to program participants by using games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.
• Teaches proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.
• Organized and conducts outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as WIC.
• Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at DRCHC.
• Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.
• Coordinates volunteers to assist in outreach events and program activities.
• Take measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.
• Maintains supplies for educational purposes.
• Assists program participants in preparing shopping lists.
• Screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program guidelines.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Utilizes the system to schedule appointments, load cards, print resources for participants, etc.
• Documents lessons such as resources used and participation counts. Prepares and submits state and federal reports.
• May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

(The minimum qualifications can be with any combination of education and/or experience.)

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services.
• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services.
• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.
• Must be capable of exercising sound judgment when dealing with patients, staff, and community at large.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.

DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

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