Diabetes Educator

Description POSITION TITLE: Diabetes Educator CLASSIFICATION: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health SUPERVISOR: Diabetes/ Wellness Manager or Designee GRADE: E14 $27.72 ($57,662.59) - $41.58 ($86,493.89) Position Summary: Under direct supervision of the Diabetes/ Wellness Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing program and activities dealing with the promotion of health through the application of evidence-based scientific knowledge of diabetes related education and clinical nutrition.

Will be responsible for providing diabetes related education and nutrition counseling to those identified with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, patients diagnosed with pre diabetes and those with family histories. Will function as a collaborative member of the Diabetes Team for routine care & contributing to on-going health and wellness activities.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs education and nutrition services for the Health Center
• Provides the nutrition support for the Health Care Team including Community Health
• Identifies, develops and distributes diabetes related and nutritional education material for the Health Center and all communities.
• Provides diabetes and nutritional education to meet prevention and treatment needs for individuals as well as specific groups (not limited to) pre-natal, youth, diabetic, pre diabetic, obese
• Provides alternative food preparation methods to specific groups – Commodity Food Program and others upon request
• Plans for and administers the Summer Foods Program in accordance with SFSP regulations.
• Assists Senior Program staff in menu development; certifies menu.
• Provides referred clients with an evaluation and objective based nutritional care plan i.e. individual counseling
• Assists in developing budget for the diabetes education and nutrition program; performs related work as required.
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred
• Master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in clinical and community nutrition strongly preferred
• Clinical experience working with people with diabetes, pre diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, etc. required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with Native Americans. Must be able to work in a diverse minority environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, the employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting within a health and wellness facility with moderate noise level. Travel is required for training, workshops, and conferences. Evening and weekend meetings are common. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following: Negative alcohol and drug screen Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630