Community Health Dietitian: Empower Access & Wellness

St Josephs Medical Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge clients with essential community resources and improve access to nutrition and health services.

The role focuses on reducing disparities, empowering individuals, and guiding families toward care and support. Responsibilities include developing nutrition programs, counseling on healthy eating, and collaborating with clinics, schools, and food banks to expand services, while addressing social determinants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field is required at hire.
• Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field is preferred or required at hire.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited dietetic internship is required.
• Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition education and programming for individuals and groups.
• Provide nutrition counseling on chronic disease prevention, healthy eating, and food access.
• Lead or support community-based programs such as diabetes prevention and school wellness.
• Partner with local agencies, clinics, and food banks to expand access to nutrition services.
• Create culturally appropriate education materials and outreach events to improve health literacy.
• Identify and address social determinants of health affecting nutritional status.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

ACEND-accredited dietetic internship

Registered Dietitian

Job description

St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge clients with essential community resources and improve access to nutrition and health services.

The role focuses on reducing disparities, empowering individuals, and guiding families toward care and support. Responsibilities include developing nutrition programs, counseling on healthy eating, and collaborating with clinics, schools, and food banks to expand services, while addressing social determinants