Wellness Center Nutritionist

Job Summary

The Wellness Center Nutritionist will assist Tribal and community members of the Viejas Band with nutritional health education, evaluations, meal plan development, and continued work with clients as needed. In collaboration with the staff members of the Yaytaanak Wellness Center (YWC), the Wellness Center Nutritionist will provide confidential, culturally appropriate, evidence-based, and patient-centered support to Tribal and community members.

*Please note this is a CONTRACT position.

Job Description

CORE SCOPE OF POSITION

• Works with Tribal and community members to develop evidence-based nutrition plans based on their medical needs and health goals.
• Coordinates and leads nutrition-related health classes for the community.
• Continues strengthening the YWC’s partnerships and referral pathways with nutritionists and dieticians at local healthcare organizations.
• Stay up to date on nutrition and health research.
• Collaborates with the YWC media team in designing health messaging surrounding nutrition, diabetes, meal prep, etc.
• Works in coordination with the YWC staff and leadership to meet program goals and guidelines.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

INTERACTION

• Interacts with Viejas Team Members, Tribal Members, community members, and Tribal Government staff.

SUPERVISION

• Does not provide supervision to other team members.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related area required.

• EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ experience in the nutrition field.
• Experience working with patients with diabetes and other chronic diseases preferred.
• Experience working in a HIPAA-compliant workplace required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to apply academic nutrition concepts to cultural and traditional foods in a sensitive way.
• Demonstrative knowledge of health, nutrition, and the effects of various diets on the body.
• Ability to interpret and communicate academic information to a community in an accessible way.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be dependable, can work cooperatively with others, and must value teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening, including weekends.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer.  Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.