Nutrition Assistant (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Position Summary :

The Nutrition Assistant will work as part of an interdisciplinary team in order to support and promote health education, nutrition presentations, and other activities for our Bronx-based patients.

Candidates must be available and comfortable with engaging in high volume field-work and traveling to and from a variety of our locations.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals with a Bachelor's in Nutrition to embark on their career in Nutrition / Health and Wellness at Urban Health Plan! Growth opportunities become available with additional experience and credentialing.

The ideal candidate aspires to become a CDN in a community health setting.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School diploma required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree a plus, ideally in Health Education, Nutrition, Community Health or related field of study.
• 0-1 years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish / English required.
• Good public speaking skills and communication skills are required.
• Food Handler Certification, a plus.

Key Duties :

• Assists Nutritionist with carrying out activities.
• Conducts nutrition consults and screenings.
• Assistant in the development of new and creative ways to enhance our Nutrition Education programs.
• Recruits patients for department activities and programs such as diabetes and cooking classes.
• Assist with reviewing and addressing nutrition referrals generated by providers.
• Provide preventive education to low risk patients and refer high risk patients to the nutritionist / CDN.
• Make reminder phone calls to patients .
• Assist with food insecurity programs and outreach events.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule :

Onsite, Monday to Friday 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m., Some Saturdays as needed

Starting Compensation : Minimum $40,000 per year; Maximum $46,000 per year

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy :

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you / 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
• Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
• Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
• Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
• Entertainment Discount Programs
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
• $50,000 term life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

About Urban Health Plan :

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices.

At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr.

Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M / F / D / V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin / ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

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