What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator position at ctclusi?
Job Description:
SUMMARY:
The Diabetes Educator works within the Health Services Division to design, implement and manage a program to address education, prevention and management of diabetes. The Educator is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a curriculum focused on nutrition and lifestyle changes for diabetes prevention.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, implements and evaluates a diabetes prevention curriculum using culturally-based best practice models.
- Reviews, evaluates and selects appropriate educational materials for program participants.
- Provides classes and talks on diabetes prevention and lifestyle changes for individual participants, family members, community groups, and staff.
- Maintains diabetes/nutrition books, magazines, and video library.
- Manages related activities and programs, such as lifestyle change programs to encourage positive and healthy activities for Tribal member and their families.
- Administers class evaluations, monitors data for areas needing improvement and makes program changes as needed based on data.
- Works with participants to customize the program to the individual with consideration for lifestyle, cultural, social, psychological and economic needs.
- Completes and submits the Indian Health Service Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) new funding cycle grant application (every 5 years) as well as annual continuation grants during the 5-year funding cycle.
- Compiles and submits monthly/quarterly/annual reports as required by grant and by the Tribe, including the SDPI Outcomes System (SOS) and the Diabetes WebAudit.
- Attends Indian Health Service SDPI (Special Diabetes Program for Indians) webinars and virtual meetings.
- Works as part of the Health Services team to identify individual and/or family needs for other services not necessarily directly related to the Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Participates, as available, in Tribal activities, such as Tribal Family Gathering dinners, youth events, youth camps, and other events.
- Works with Community Health Representatives regarding diabetes education and prevention.
- Provides blood glucose testing at events.
- Maintains and manages blood glucose monitors, testing supplies and educational materials for distribution to Tribal members.
- Prepares diabetes-related articles and flyers for publication in the monthly Tribal newsletter.
- Interacts with Tribal members and the general public in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
- Other duties as directed by management.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS:
- No supervisory authority.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT:
- Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions.
- May require local and out of town/overnight travel.
- May be required to attend Tribal youth camps and other Tribal activities.
