Part Time Dietetic Assistant (24 hours/week)
DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian (RD) and Medical Office Administrator (MOA), this position will support the educational outreach of the Special Diabetes Program (SDPI) for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives and will facilitate workshops. The Dietetic Assistant will work directly with youth and adult clientele, coordinate with RD, and help with outreach to increase the number of clients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent. Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (NDTR) or a bachelor’s degree w/ emphasis in Health Sciences, Psychology or related subject with prior training or knowledge in Diabetes self-care management and/or nutrition education preferred. Previous experience working with the Native American communities and have knowledge of Native American activities is highly desirable. Must have a current CPR card or be able to obtain one.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Assists implementation of nutrition and education events, and programming including healthy eating, physical activity, and other diabetes related education, assist disease prevention and patient education.
· Be facilitator for diabetes education events as assigned.
· Educate and correspond with youth and adult clients.
· Provide support to RD on grant writing, procurement, and maintenance.
· Meet daily with supervisor and weekly or as needed with peers or other departments.
· Maintain accurate documentation of services and outreach provided.
· Perform work and program activities according to the program’s scope of work to public including Native American and Alaskan Native youth and families.
· Coordinate with RD in the planning, implementing program initiatives, and events.
· Oversee and coordinate program events.
· Execute outreach events intended to educate on the Nevada Urban Indians Diabetic program.
· If applicable, conduct Spanish translation for RD during diabetic counseling.
· Help with patient calls, referrals, and scheduling for patients of the diabetic program.
· Develop flyers and other outreach materials as needed or assigned and maintain outreach and program contact lists.
· Participate in Committees.
· Keep apprised of diabetes related training as needed for program implementation.
· Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS: Established in 1975, we are a small nonprofit medical clinic and social services organization serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other underserved community members. We offer competitive wages; 15 paid holidays+2 floating holidays starting on hire; employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days at no cost for full time employees; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and paid time off beginning with 40 hours upon hire, increasing to 120 hours after one year and 160 hours after two years for full time employees.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to contact the agency about employment opportunities. Indian hiring preference may apply to some positions dependent upon funding agency (i.e. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Title V, and Indian Health Service funded positions).
Pay: $24.33 - $28.46 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
