About the Role
We are recruiting for a motivated Nutrition Advisor- Westside Family Health Center (PRN) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. 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, children’s 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 $52,100.00 - $78,200.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE) 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. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.