Educator Health: II

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• The Nutrition Educator II provides nutrition education in clinical, community, and educational settings. This role serves individuals of all ages, ensuring that the educational content is appropriate for their functional and developmental needs.

• A valid driver's license is required as the Nutrition Educator II is expected to travel within the Greater Philadelphia area and transport program materials. Flexibility is highly preferred as this position may require working afterhours.
  * Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  * Collaborate with administrators, community organizations, and educators to support and enhance nutrition-related programs and initiatives
  * Develop and implement educational materials, lessons, presentations, and workshops based on evidence-based interventions
  * Document and report interventions in electronic systems
  * Monitor and track participation to assess the effectiveness of programming and adjust as needed
  * Participate in outreach events to promote healthy habits
  * Be able to work in various settings including faith-based organizations, pantries, libraries, school sites, and residential neighborhoods
  * Maintain detailed records of sessions, participant interactions, and program participation for reporting and compliance purposes
  * Be able to communicate with people of various backgrounds
  * Be able to lift at least 25 pounds
  * Be able to work independently and within a team
  * Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite

• Understanding of nutrition science, dietary guidelines, and health promotion principles
• Knowledge of community health practices, public health nutrition, and culturally relevant dietary practices.
• Understanding of educational methods for delivering nutrition information effectively to various audiences
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for presenting nutrition information clearly and effectively to individuals and groups.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, events, and priorities. Bachelor's degree, preferred

Education:
Bachelor's degree, preferred
AND
Experience:
5 years of experience working with children and community members of all ages in various settings
5 years of experience administering lesson plans and/or curriculums, preferred
5 years of experience with nutrition education, preferred

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.