Nutritionist

Community Health Nutritionist

Summary:

The Community Health Nutritionist provides comprehensive nutrition education services to the Forest County Potawatomi Community through educational programs and office/home visits with an emphasis in the area of nutrition and wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Registered Dietitian on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Forest County Potawatomi Nutrition Services including but not limited to: Pre-School Nutrition Education, Summer Lunch Program, Day Camp activities, Food Handling Safety, Community Events including Spring and Fall 5Ks, Cooking Classes and Demonstrations, Diabetes Program, Elderly Nutrition Program.
• Develop and provide prevention education and events or activities that will promote healthy life-style choices. Additionally, develops nutrition related articles, educational materials and other communications
• Provides nutrition services and education for wellness, prevention, and management of a variety of nutritional related conditions , and makes referrals to other agencies as needed
• Active participant on Nutrition and Physical Activity related coalitions and committees within and outside of the FCP Community representing the FCP Community Health Department
• Enter client specific data into official client medical record using the Electronic Health Record or other data collection systems as required
• Serves as a liaison between Medical/Community/Elderly Staff and other Tribal Programs on behalf of clients needing nutrition education
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Public Health Accreditation activities as requested

Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Bachelors Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Health Education or Health Promotion/Wellness with a minor in Nutrition, CHES preferred
• Public Health or Tribal Community Health experience preferred
• CPR and Basic Life Support Certified
• Complete and maintain required practice hours and continuing education credits per CDR and WIC Requirements
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and be legible for coverage under the Tribes insurance
• Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
• FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals. Proof of immunizations is required and immunizations/testing provided upon hire.

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