JOB The Registered Dietician will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Case Management on an individual and group basis for Native Americans with a diagnosis of diabetes, pre-diabetes and those at risk for diabetes. Incumbent will provide education and consultation with health providers on nutrition counseling, care coordination, and care planning. Also, coordinate all nutrition components of the Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum under the direction of the Diabetes Program Manager. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Instruct individuals as well as families and groups in nutritional principles, diet, food selection, and adapt teaching plans to individual life style and economic status of audience.
- Coordinate and standardize diabetes curriculum for individual and group educational services.
- Develop teaching materials, which incorporate appropriate lifestyle and cultural considerations.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individual and group educational services to include diabetes awareness education for at-risk clients, diabetes survival skills, basic diabetes education, Diabetes Self-Management Education, and lifestyle counseling for Pascua Yaqui communities and for tribal employees.
- Participate in screening programs, community wellness activities, and other tribal activities as required.
- Review food menus of tribal program such as the senior center, Head Start, and PY group living homes.
- Provide nutritional services to other tribal programs, including but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Yoeme Kari House, and Men's Path.
- Provide cooking demonstrations and classes for tribal community and tribal employees.
- Work with the Program Manager to complete reports, audits, evaluations, and submissions to meet SDPI grant requirements.Assist with development of project goals, objectives, measurable outcomes, quality improvement projects, and work plans;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through the review of relevant literature, attendance at appropriate meetings, and participation in professional organizations.
- Assure current knowledge and competency in diabetes of all staff involved in diabetes-related services by assisting in coordinating in-service continuing education.
- Serve on committees as needed to coordinate and promote diabetes program and services.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and a current Registered Dietician Certification.
Special Requirements:
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Registered Dietician Accreditation/Approval by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association (ACEND); or able to obtain certification within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to obtain within the first ninety (90) days of hire will result in termination;
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Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
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This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
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Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card or be able to obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination.
