Diabetes and Nutrition Education Coordinator
- Employer
- Diabetes Association of Atlanta
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Salary
- N/A
- Closing date
- Sep 22, 2020
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- Focus Areas
- Diseases & Disorders, Healthcare
- Job Function
- Education / Teaching
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- up to 25%
- Experience Level
- Administrative
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JOB TITLE: Diabetes and Nutrition Education Coordinator
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinates and supervises the education program and services provided by the agency and provides diabetes education to people with or affected by diabetes
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Serves as Program Coordinator for American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized diabetes self-management education program
- Coordinates and presents diabetes education and nutrition education classes through online and in-person platforms
- Evaluates diabetes and nutrition education content, teaching methods and performance of all instructors and resource personnel
- Provides assessment, teaching and follow-up instruction to program participants
- Collects and inputs pre and post-screening health data
- Participates in the preparation of the education budget
- Collaborates with Development Team to implement and carry out grant objectives
- Serves as chairperson of the Education Advisory Committee and plans and conducts meetings
- Serves as liaison for the education program staff and Education Advisory Committee
- Coordinates orientation and continuing education for education program personnel
- Coordinates CQI (continuous quality improvement) with collaboration from other staff
- Completes a minimum 12 hours diabetes-related continuing education every two years
- Networks with other community agencies to market agency’s services as well as make appropriate referrals
- Develop relationships and network with physicians, pharmaceutical companies managed care, and hospitals.
- Chairs the planning committee for the annual Georgia Diabetes Symposium for health professionals
- Conducts any other functions as requested by the Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- CDE preferred
- RN or RD with current GA license/registration
- Minimum BS degree, Masters preferred
- Proficiency with social media and online educational tools preferred
- Minimum 3 years background in nutrition education preferred
- Minimum 3 years background in diabetes education preferred
- Minimum one-year program management experience
- Strong skills in leadership, communication, and education
- Willing to travel within the agency’s service area (Atlanta Metropolitan area)
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Proof of current auto liability coverage
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