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The Nutrition Educator will provide telephonic nutrition education to members/patients with chronic conditions as they learn to select, prepare and eat foods that are appropriate for their condition(s) as they participate in a chronic care meals program. Chronic conditions can include, but are not limited to diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. Utilizing a member/patient-centric approach, the nutrition educator will collaborate with the member/patient to explore the nutrition-related issues and topics that are most important to the member/patient. The nutrition educator will also help connect members/patients to other nutrition and condition resources available from the health plan or system or in their community. Salary range: $55,388-72,000 plus bonus; one opening posted in multiple locations for licensure needsPosition Responsibilities may include, but not limited toProvide telephonic nutrition education sessions per member/patient; number of sessions offered varies, based on what program the member/patient is enrolled inDocument goals and care plan from education sessions in platformSchedule follow-up calls with each member/patientDevelop nutrition education handouts and tools as neededIdentify community resources for clients as neededMaintain and update professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsOther nutrition-related tasks as neededRequired Skills and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Nutritional Science or DieteticsCertification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration2+ years' experience providing nutrition education or counselingExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops computers and smartphones.Work independently and has a strong sense of responsibility carrying out the required job duties with a minimum amount of daily supervisionAbility to make clinical decisions as they pertain to the appropriateness of nutrition education for each member/patientPreferred Skills and ExperienceActive licensure in District of Columbia or OhioPrevious experience providing telephonic nutritional education or counseling Training in health coaching, motivational interviewing and intuitive/mindful eating frameworkPhysical RequirementsRepetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingersSedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periodsVisual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusCompany OverviewMom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 25 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.EEOMom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.