Community Nutrition Educator & Wellness Advocate

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Nutrition Health Technician to provide nutrition education and screening across schools, clinics, worksites, and community locations within the service area.

The role may require occasional evenings or weekends to meet program needs. Under supervision, you will develop basic nutrition education for individuals and groups, adapt materials as needed, and collaborate with Registered Dietitian and Outreach staff to support public health projects.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience providing Health Education or

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and screening services to individuals, families, schools, and communities in various locations within the assigned service area.
• Develop and carry out basic nutrition education for individuals and groups through patient/client visits in the home or at community facilities.
• Create or adapt nutrition education materials to meet educational needs under supervision when pre-existing materials are unavailable.
• Collaborate with dietitians and outreach staff to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups using appropriate education and outreach methods.

Skills

Health Education

Nutrition Education

Education

Two years post-secondary education in Health Education related field

Post-secondary certificate in nutrition

Job description

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Nutrition Health Technician to provide nutrition education and screening across schools, clinics, worksites, and community locations within the service area.

The role may require occasional evenings or weekends to meet program needs. Under supervision, you will develop basic nutrition education for individuals and groups, adapt materials as needed, and collaborate with Registered Dietitian and Outreach staff to support public health projects.