Nutrition Educator

at  Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County

OVERVIEW:

The CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed) program supports healthy, active and nourished lifestyles by teaching Californians about good nutrition and how to stretch their food dollars, while also building partnerships in communities to make the healthy choice, the easy choice.
CalFresh Healthy Living is administered at the state level by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), University of California CalFresh Nutrition Education Program (UC CalFresh), California Department of Aging (CDA), and Catholic Charities of California, Inc. (CCC), and delivered at the local level by Local Health Departments, UC Extension Offices, Area Agencies on Aging, and Local Catholic Charities Organizations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nutrition Educator provides educational classes and education promotion to low-income youth and elders to support healthy eating and active living in Santa Clara County. The Nutrition Educator is also responsible for assisting program staff with the implementation of multi-level evidence-based interventions to make positive changes in healthy eating and active living environments at partner community sites.
Additionally, this position assists the Program Coordinator with the administration of the CalFresh Healthy Living program to ensure compliance with the contract between Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County and Catholic Charities of California (CCC).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or Education preferred, or three (3) years related work experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience providing education or training to adults and/or youth.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and English, Chinese and English or Vietnamese and English fluently. In addition, good oral and written Spanish/English, Chinese/English or Vietnamese/English communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to learn new data-base systems.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, thorough, and accurate.
• Ability to assume responsibility and work independently in an organized and trustworthy manner.
• Skill in working with people as a team member or independently.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks and manage time effectively.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer workstation.
• Ability to drive/travel within Santa Clara County.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete fingerprint background clearance.
• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status
• Must have reliable transportation and provide California’s driver license and auto insurance per agency policy; able to travel to community locations within Santa Clara County (mileage reimbursement provided).

HOURS AND OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Rare evening or weekend work may be required to accommodate client availabilities or program events.
  This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.
  Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons seeking employment are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.

Nutrition & Physical Activity Education & Promotion

• Teach nutrition, food safety, physical activity and food resource management education classes to low-income individuals and families, using state approved curriculum and materials.
• Distribute linguistically and culturally appropriate nutrition education materials at partner sites, through various social media channels, and at health fairs and other community or promotional events where nutrition education messages are delivered.
• Coordinate program activities with other agency services and programs, where appropriate

Nutrition & Physical Activity Education & Promotion

• Teach nutrition, food safety, physical activity and food resource management education classes to low-income individuals and families, using state approved curriculum and materials.
• Distribute linguistically and culturally appropriate nutrition education materials at partner sites, through various social media channels, and at health fairs and other community or promotional events where nutrition education messages are delivered.
• Coordinate program activities with other agency services and programs, where appropriate.

Community Assessment & Engagement Activities

• Support community assessment activities specifically outlined in the three year CalFresh Healthy Living work plan for implementation of evidence-based interventions.
• Support community engagement activities to increase local community participation in CalFresh Healthy Living activities.

Coordination and Collaboration Activities

• Maintain existing partnerships with program sites and community organizations, and collaborate to recruit participants and implement program activities.
• Establish new sites to deliver services in the local community.
• Liaison with Local Implementing Agencies (LIAs) in implementing the program and coordination of activities.

Trainings and Technical Assistance

• Attend and participate in program trainings (some require overnight stays), and incorporate information into program delivery.
• Provide training and technical assistance to partner site staff and volunteers in support of the implementation of program interventions.

Program Data & Reporting

• Collect, track, and report accurate and complete program data into the Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS) on a monthly basis.
• Capture photos, videos, and written testimonials to highlight participant and program success stories.

Program Evaluation [if agency participates in evaluation efforts]

• Administer appropriate survey in support of agency’s program evaluation efforts.
• Submit surveys to evaluation consultants promptly after administration to adhere to agency’s evaluation goals.