Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN)

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Department

• 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%)

• Associate's Degree Required

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

• 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.

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Benefits

• 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

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a 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.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.