Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN)

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN) to join our team!

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Department

CHS Pediatric Administration Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Nutrition Leader will empower and support children and their parents/caregivers to make healthy lifestyle changes and choices that help them manage chronic medical conditions, improve the quality of their life, and reduce their health risks. The Nutrition Leader is responsible for coordinating and leading the nutrition education portion programs and providing individual and family coaching and advising in the Healthy Lifestyles Clinic.

Essential Functions :

• 1. Program Implementation Manages planning and delivery of nutrition education programs, including choosing and teaching weekly curriculum topics, and adjusting curriculum as needed to fit needs of participating groups and individuals. Selects healthy snack and other supplies to accompany each lesson and prepares snacks and equipment for classes. Prepares the venue and cleans up after each session. Assists with food distribution with Denver Food Rescue partnership. (30%)
• 2. Patient recruitment and retention Manges and fills program schedules by calling patients and managing referrals. Adjusts templates as needed based on current no show rates to ensure adequate program participation. Updates both clinic and program staff on current program wait times and availability. (20%)
• 3. Nutrition Advising Provides tailored nutrition advise and health coaching to families and individuals in all programs. Answers patients questions regarding appropriate healthy lifestyle changes. (20%)
• 4. Strategy and Planning Assist in the implementation of short- and long-term priorities of the team. Partners with leadership to implement strategic plans to achieve maximum department output and contribution to Denver Health strategy. Identifies potential community partnerships based on patient needs. (15%)
• 5. Quality Improvement Collaborates with other program staff and managers to identify areas of improvement and growth based on experience with programs and patients. Utilizes established processes (e.g., Lean) philosophy and methodology to continually improve standard work and processes. (15%)

Education :

• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years Considerable experience working with children and families, and leading groups. Required and
• 1-3 years Experience in dietetics, nutrition, childrens health, behavioral change and/or physical activity ideal. Required

Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to motivate and inspire meaningful change in groups of children and parents.
• Ability to comply with relevant child protection guidelines.
• Able to take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children attending the program.
• Ability to act in accordance with the law and all applicable regulatory controls.
• Ability to conduct themselves and staff to act at all times in a professional and diligent manner that befits working with and holding a position of responsibility over children.
• Ability to work well as a team, and show respect for patients and families as well as staff.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$54,700.00 - $79,300.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denvers 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.