The Nutrition Educator will provide telephonic nutrition education to members/patients with chronic conditions as they learn to select, prepare and eat foods that are appropriate for their condition(s) as they participate in a chronic care meals program. Chronic conditions can include, but are not limited to diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. Utilizing a member/patient-centric approach, the nutrition educator will collaborate with the member/patient to explore the nutrition-related issues and topics that are most important to the member/patient. The nutrition educator will also help connect members/patients to other nutrition and condition resources available from the health plan or system or in their community. This position will work hours of 8:00am-7:00pm PST Hourly range: $35.00 plus monthly bonus of 5%+ Note: We have ONE opening but posted in multiple locations. Please only apply for ONE position. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO * Provide telephonic nutrition education sessions per member/patient; number of sessions offered varies, based on what program the member/patient is enrolled in * Document goals and care plan from education sessions in platform * Schedule follow-up calls with each member/patient * Develop nutrition education handouts and tools as needed * Identify community resources for clients as needed * Maintain and update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations * Contribute to the development of social media content and video for articles, blogs and other posts for the company newsletter and website as needed or requested REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science or Dietetics * Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration * Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of residence(where license is required) * Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing nutrition education or counseling * Verbally fluent in Spanish with proficiency in medial and nutrition terminology in Spanish * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong organizational and interpersonal skills * This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops computers and smartphones. * Work independently and has a strong sense of responsibility carrying out the required job duties with a minimum amount of daily supervision * Ability to make clinical decisions as they pertain to the appropriateness of nutrition education for each member/patient PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Active licensure in District of Columbia or Ohio * Previous experience providing telephonic nutritional education or counseling * Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing and intuitive/mindful eating framework PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers * Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods * Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Company Overview Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. EEO Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

Nutrition Educator-Bilingual (Spanish) - Remote

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