Diabetes Program Lead - Education & ADA Initiatives

Cook County Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking a diabetes program leader to supervise a team of certified diabetes educators, nurses, and dietitians. You will clinically assess diabetes patients, develop care plans, and coordinate county-wide nutrition education initiatives.

The role includes budget planning, staff training, ADA-aligned care, travel to Cook County sites, and active participation in ADA programs to advance diabetes management across the network.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising diabetes care teams.
• Clinical assessment of diabetes patients and care planning.
• Budget planning and coordination for county-wide programs.
• Develop nutrition education materials.
• Coordinate trainings and orientation for staff.
• Adhere to ADA standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff of certified diabetes educators including nurses, and dietitians.
• Clinically assesses patients with diabetes including diet impact; identifies care plans taking into consideration age specific needs of patients.
• Assists in the development of the fiscal budget. Coordinates the planning of all County-wide Network Diabetes Program activities.
• Plans and develops nutrition education materials for patients.
• Trains and supervises staff including nurse, pharmacist, and other health promoters regarding nutrition management of patients.
• Provides in-service training and orientation and participates in activities in conjunction with the ADA recognition programs
• Travels to CCH work sites throughout Cook County in the course of duties.
• Actively participates in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Diabetes education

Nutrition management

Program planning

Budget coordination

Job description

Cook County Health is seeking a diabetes program leader to supervise a team of certified diabetes educators, nurses, and dietitians. You will clinically assess diabetes patients, develop care plans, and coordinate county-wide nutrition education initiatives.

The role includes budget planning, staff training, ADA-aligned care, travel to Cook County sites, and active participation in ADA programs to advance diabetes management across the network.