Lifestyle Coach / Dietitian

Title: Lifestyle Coach / Dietitian

Location: Indian Health Clinic 703 NE Hancock Street, Portland, OR 97212

Wellness Center 12360 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: This is an in person position, Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Wage Range: $31.30 $38.46, Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Lifestyle Coach / Dietitian looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At Nara Northwest, youll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether youre passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, theres a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programsincluding medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The position of Lifestyle Coach is an integral part of the NARA WISEWOMAN cardiovascular disease prevention (CVD) program. Staff working under the WISEWOMAN grant work closely with NARAs Chronic Disease Program which includes the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, the Diabetes Treatment and Prevention Program and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program. Individuals in this position are responsible for guiding program participants through a goal making process while involving lifestyle modifications that will lower cardiovascular disease risks.

This position will serve as a subject matter expert on hypertension control and cardiovascular disease risk reduction. This will include outreach, scheduling, counseling, tracking and reporting outcomes of the WISEWOMAN Healthy Behavior Support Services and related clinical measures. The Lifestyle Coach will assist in creating, conducting, and implementing health promotion activities such as Diabetes Prevention Program classes, walking programs, cooking presentations, and employee health activities. They will also assist with training clinical staff in obtaining accurate blood pressure readings. An ideal candidate will be someone who role-models wellness.

The Lifestyle Coach will be responsible for a panel of patients and, in collaboration with primary care providers, help patients meet their preventive, chronic and acute care needs related to CVD prevention. This will include completing nutrition assessments, providing nutrition counseling, individual health coaching, and group health education. Part of engaging patients and encouraging them to take an active role in their health will involve providing necessary tools to make healthy lifestyle choices and adopt lifelong healthy behaviors.

What you will do:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on hypertension control and cardiovascular disease risk reduction.
• Assist with the training of clinical staff to obtain accurate blood pressure readings.
• Complete nutrition assessments and provide nutrition counseling, individual health coaching, and group health education (including DPP, DSME, SMBP group facilitation).
• Take and evaluate patient vitals including blood pressure, capillary blood glucose, weight, height, and point of care lab measures including A1C and Cholesterol.
• Provide CVD Risk Assessment, health education, resources and tools to help patients establish sustainable lifestyle risk reduction.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Registered Dietitian with a license to work in Oregon and Washington, or eligible to apply for an Oregon/Washington dietitian license
• Experience working in CVD and diabetes management and prevention coordinating health behavior change and providing health coaching and health education.

Whats in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

• To Quick Apply, go to Careers NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
• Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), thats all!
• Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.