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Position SummaryThe 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.

**_Salary range: $55,388-72,000 plus bonus; one opening posted in multiple locations for licensure needs_** 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

+ Other nutrition-related tasks as needed

Required Skills and Experience

+ Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science or Dietetics

+ Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

+ 2+ years' experience providing nutrition education or counseling

+ 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 for over 25 years. 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.