Description POSITION TITLE: Diabetes Educator CLASSIFICATION: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Tribal Health SUPERVISOR: Diabetes/ Wellness Manager or Designee GRADE: E14 $27.72 ($57,662.59) - $41.58 ($86,493.89) Position Summary: Under direct supervision of the Diabetes/ Wellness Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing program and activities dealing with the promotion of health through the application of evidence-based scientific knowledge of diabetes related education and clinical nutrition. Will be responsible for providing diabetes related education and nutrition counseling to those identified with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, patients diagnosed with pre diabetes and those with family histories. Will function as a collaborative member of the Diabetes Team for routine care & contributing to on-going health and wellness activities. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Plans, organizes, and directs education and nutrition services for the Health Center · Provides the nutrition support for the Health Care Team including Community Health · Identifies, develops and distributes diabetes related and nutritional education material for the Health Center and all communities. · Provides diabetes and nutritional education to meet prevention and treatment needs for individuals as well as specific groups (not limited to) pre-natal, youth, diabetic, pre diabetic, obese · Provides alternative food preparation methods to specific groups – Commodity Food Program and others upon request · Plans for and administers the Summer Foods Program in accordance with SFSP regulations. · Assists Senior Program staff in menu development; certifies menu. · Provides referred clients with an evaluation and objective based nutritional care plan i.e. individual counseling · Assists in developing budget for the diabetes education and nutrition program; performs related work as required. · Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. · Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: · Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred · Master’s degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in nursing or nutrition from an accredited college or university. · Experience in clinical and community nutrition strongly preferred · Clinical experience working with people with diabetes, pre diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, etc. required · Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with Native Americans. Must be able to work in a diverse minority environment Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. · Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner, building respect and confidence. · Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. · Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format. · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. · Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including Windows (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, the employee occasionally is required to operate a motor vehicle; stand, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office setting within a health and wellness facility with moderate noise level. Travel is required for training, workshops, and conferences. Evening and weekend meetings are common. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following: • Negative alcohol and drug screen • Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630