Bilingual Registered Dietitian Diabetes Educator

About Us:  

Clinica Family Health and Wellness is a community health center, a medical safety net for those who otherwise might fall through the cracks of the American health care system. For more than 40 years, Clinica has existed to provide health care to the individuals and families in our community at a price they can afford. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity or income level—we are here to provide them with exceptional health care because no one should have to choose between obtaining the health care they need and other necessities such as housing or food.

What we offer:

• Student loan repayment programs based on availability and acceptance
• Comprehensive benefits:  
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Options
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life and disability
  • Accident/hospital plans
  • Retirement with employer contributions
• PTO and flexible schedules
• Team based care model
• Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement
• Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your success

Compensation: 

• With certification in Diabetes Education: $59,000 - $81,000 annually
• Without certification in Diabetes Education: $53,000 - $73,000 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides diabetes self-management education for patients and families including information on blood sugar control, glucometer use and maintenance, insulin and medication use and storage, diabetes self-care and self-management goal setting.
• Provides nutrition counseling to patients during pregnancy, or patients with a nutrition-related condition.
• Provides expertise and nutrition counseling to clients in the Prenatal Plus program.
• Plans, develops and implements nutrition or diabetes-related training for care team members.
• Plans, develops and implements diabetes or other nutrition education activities or classes for patients and families.
• Develops and reviews education materials for patients, families and staff.
• Administers health education activities in related grants.
• Acts as a liaison to community resources and agencies in relation to diabetes or health education resources and activities.
• Assists with the implementation and ongoing training of an effective Quality Improvement Program.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span.
• Completes and passes an annual competency assessment.
• Proficient in the use of My Clinica Connection.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Dietitian certification. 
• Current certification in Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, or willing to work toward certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish, required. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community.

Clinica Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.