Health Educator/Navigator Diabetes Prevention

Morehouse School of Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine in Seattle seeks a Health Educator/Navigator to lead education and lifestyle programs focused on preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. You will coordinate and deliver an adapted Diabetes Prevention Program including genetic counseling and family skills building, guiding participants toward healthier habits and tracking outcomes.

The role emphasizes effective communication to support high‑risk populations, with responsibility for session delivery, curriculum

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a certified diabetes educator.
• Associate degree or higher required.
• Two years of college with a major in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, or Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Lead Education Sessions: Teach structured classes on genetics and family health history, healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and stress reduction.
• Deliver Curriculum: Facilitate the approved diabetes prevention curriculum with fidelity to program guidelines.
• Assess Risk: Evaluate participant health behaviors and track weight loss and activity logs.
• Provide Counseling: Offer coaching to help participants set and reach health goals.
• Engage the Community: Partner with local organizations and host outreach events to recruit eligible participants with prediabetes.
• Manage Data: Record attendance, retention rates, and progress metrics for reporting and grant compliance.

Skills

Diabetes education

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Position Summary

The Health Educator/Navigator leads the education and lifestyle programs focused on preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. This role coordinates and delivers the adapted Diabetes Prevention Program with genetic counseling and family skills building. The ideal candidate uses effective communication skills to guide participants toward healthier habits, track program outcomes, and support high-risk populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• At least two (2) years of experience as a certified diabetes educator;
• Completion of at least two (2) years of college at an accredited institution, with a major in Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, or Nutrition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training: Formal training or certification in diabetes prevention (such as a CDC -recognized Lifestyle Coach training or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credentials).

Description of Job Duty

• Lead Education Sessions: Teach structured classes on genetics by way of understanding family health history, healthy eating, physical activity, weight management, and stress reduction.
• Deliver Curriculum: Facilitate the approved diabetes prevention curriculum with fidelity to program guidelines.
• Assess Risk: Evaluate participant health behaviors, track weight loss, and monitor physical activity logs.
• Provide Counseling: Offer supportive coaching to help participants set and reach realistic health goals.
• Engage the Community: Partner with local organizations and host outreach events to recruit eligible participants with prediabetes.
• Manage Data: Record attendance, retention rates, and participant progress metrics accurately for reporting and grant compliance.