You belong at Union!
The Nutrition Navigator plays a key role on the School Based Health Program team!
Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health
Nutrition Navigator Details
Essential Job Duties:
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health and nutrition.
- Knowledge of nutrition and wellness programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- Ability to utilize technology to improve program quality, service and efficiency.
- Knowledge and ability to support health and nutrition education and wellness initiatives.
- Ability to apply marketing techniques to promote the program.
- Coordinates with: Local Health and Nutrition Agencies, Community Groups, Building Administrators, Local Businesses, Teachers, Students, Parents and Vendors
- Provide oversight of interns.
- Provides leadership in implementing community-wide nutrition programs that focuses on VCSC faculty, students, families and the neighborhoods in which they reside.
- Act as a resource for students and families for the purpose of providing health and physical activity information and listening to concerns.
- Works to create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining full potential for the health and well-being of children and their families.
- Work with the Director to establish measurable program goals and annual objectives.
- Assesses trends and current research to assure development in improving health and nutrition outcomes for VCSC students and their families.
- Communicate in person, on the phone, in school presentations with parents for the purpose of exchanging health and nutrition information.
- Provide support and resources for parents for the purpose of improving student health and school attendance.
- Works closely with school personnel in supporting students and their families.
Qualifications:
- The ability to work respectfully with a variety of children, families, VCSC staff, and community partners in complex situations.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and people skills.
- BA/BS degree in nutrition, public health, health education, or K-12 education.
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
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