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Certified Diabetic Educator, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fteFeatured Job + Hayward, CA + Hayward Wellness Center + Hayward Wellness Center + Full Time - Day + Allied Health + Req #:39336-28897 + FTE:1 + Posted:May 12, 2025 **Summary** **SUMMARY:** Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs a nutrition program focusing on diabetes management in the Alameda Health System (AHS), Ambulatory Care Services (ACS.) Provides supervision and technical assistance to Health Education Unit and clinic staff. Performs related duties as required. **DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 1. Conducts needs assessment for nutrition and health services and nutrition education program. Implements and evaluates educational programs for Health Education Unit as needed. 2. Develops long-range goals and specific objectives for nutrition programs and related health programs. 3. Provides supervision and/or technical guidance to other Health Education Unit staff as needed. 4. Designs and coordinates training programs for students and dietetic interns. 5. Assists community groups in the development of standards for diabetes nutrition programs and in securing funding for these programs as applicable. 6. Educates and collaborates with ACMC, ACS, associated government agencies and community groups on nutrition related program and their research findings. 7. Designs, prepares and conducts in-service nutritional education programs for ACS staff and community groups as needed. 8. Reviews and prepares pamphlets and other nutrition informational aids for dissemination to the community. 9. Assists with data collection and evaluates the effectiveness of diabetes/nutrition interventions as evidenced by positive patient outcomes on an ongoing basis. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: See Minimum Experience options. Minimum Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, public health nutrition or some other appropriate field from an accredited four-year college or university, completion of an appropriate internship approved by the American Dietetic Association and three years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education. Supervisory experience highly desirable; OR Minimum Experience: Two years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education, supervisory experience highly desirable; AND EITHER 1.) Two years as a Nutritionist/CDE with AHS or other comparable health care facility; OR 2.) Possession of a Master's degree in nutrition, public health nutrition, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university, and completion of an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association. Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) by National Certification Board of Diabetes Education or eligible. (CDE eligible: a clinician who has a minimum of two years of experience in diabetes self-management education in health care settings within the U.S.A. and completed 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education within the past five years and currently employed in a primary role as a diabetes educator or its equivalent at the time of application of the CDE exam.) PayRange:$47.77 - $63.73 / Hour _The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be_ _determined_ _based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible_ _positions_ _a generous comprehensive benefits program._ **Additional Information** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Education: See Minimum Experience options. Minimum Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, public health nutrition or some other appropriate field from an accredited four-year college or university, completion of an appropriate internship approved by the American Dietetic Association and three years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education. Supervisory experience highly desirable; OR Minimum Experience: Two years experience in nutrition or dietetics, which includes at least one-year in a health agency performing program planning and evaluation related to but not limited to diabetes education, supervisory experience highly desirable; AND EITHER 1.) Two years as a Nutritionist/CDE with AHS or other comparable health care facility; OR 2.) Possession of a Master's degree in nutrition, public health nutrition, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university, and completion of an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association. Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) by National Certification Board of Diabetes Education or eligible. (CDE eligible: a clinician who has a minimum of two years of experience in diabetes self-management education in health care settings within the U.S.A. and completed 1,000 hours of diabetes self-management education within the past five years and currently employed in a primary role as a diabetes educator or its equivalent at the time of application of the CDE exam.) Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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