JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: HHS/Population Health
REPORTS TO: Population Health Manager
SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $24.70

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

SUMMARY:
The Nutrition Educator assists in coordinating the nutrition education work plans for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (MLBO) Population Health Management department. Work-plan designs are created in collaboration with Band programs, health and nutrition staff. The mission of MLBO Population Health Management department is to provide nutrition and health education, while supporting community driven solutions for active living, healthy eating, and commercial tobacco-free living.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s in Health Service, Health Education, Nutrition, Health Promotion and Wellness, or related field required
• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience in teaching, nutrition education, health promotion, and/or community education is required. Experience working with Native American culture and able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Must have effective interpersonal relationship skills including good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to keep abreast of current changes in policies, regulations and standards of practice in the food service field.
• ServSafe Certification required or be able to obtain within six months.
• Has understanding for and respect for client confidentiality.
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license and current insurance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in cooperation with other departments and levels of personnel.
Any other special considerations such as:
• Must have current driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the Band’s Auto Insurance Policy.
• Mille Lacs Band member/American Indian preference applies.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in program orientation collectively with other reservation staff under the direction of the Population Health Manager.
• Assist in distribution and collection of any needs assessments based on staff and participant interviews.
• Assist in the development of an annual grant work-plans for the MLBO reservation complementing individual reservation nutrition education activities.
• Assist in the maintenance of ADA recognition for the diabetes education program.
• Serves as a liaison with federal, state, county and public agencies in developing and coordinating nutrition education work-plans.
• Use approved curriculum and educational materials.
• Assist in developing culturally relevant education lessons and activities pertaining to nutrition education.
• Assist in teaching food preparation and cooking demonstrations
• Prepare and conduct group and individual education lessons and activities for all ages (generally ages 5+).
• Establish goals with the participants regarding learning outcomes and manage the lesson planning to achieve those outcomes.
• Present lessons at locations accessible to the participant.
• Conduct an assessment of learning using an evaluation instrument.
• Use evaluation instrument to record changes in knowledge gained and behavior.
• Record, submit and save program activities in accordance with the grant program regulations.
• Responsible for daily entry of data to measure key indicators.
• Assist in health promotion events, including but not limited to health fairs, grocery store tours, vaccination days, and powwows.
• Submits timecard, travel forms and purchase requisitions to the Population Health Manager as needed.
• Assist in submission of quarterly activity reports, due 30 days after the end of each quarter to the State Grant Program Manager.
• Other duties pertaining to the Population Health grant programs as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Nature of work is such that the incumbent experiences periods of low stress levels while dealing with program requirements.
• Work is primarily indoors
• Little threat of personal danger or risk.
• Hours are typically 8-5, but possibly with some extra hours. May involve some evening or weekend.
• Local travel is required.