Job Description

Opening Date: August 27, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Title: Certified Nutritionist

Salary/Wage: $34.73/hr

Tribal Level: TL 122.1

Location: Siletz, OR

Classification: Full Time, Exempt (Limited Duration)

Job Posting Number: 3532849

DUTIES:

• Responsible for completing individual nutrition assessments and nutrition therapy to patients identified as diabetic, pre-diabetic, at-risk, or other nutritional-related disease, or as requested by SCHC providers.
• Provide support to the Diabetes and Community Health departments by assisting with outreach content around nutrition, scheduling, counseling, tracking, and reporting outcomes.
• Patients will have an individual nutrition plan that takes into account: medical and nutritional needs, laboratory results, cultural and personal preferences, finances, and the patient's personal goals.
• Work with clinic medical providers and the teams to coordinate care between the patient and provider.
• Serve as a nutritional resource for all staff members compiling information including pamphlets, booklets, articles, and other resources for use in nutrition programs.
• This position will make referrals to Diabetes Personal Trainers, Life coaches, Tobacco Cessation, Community Health Advocates, and other local resources into the patient's care plan as appropriate. This position will help with billing and streamlined case management by acting as the rendering provider
• Teaches group education sessions related to nutrition and/or oversees such training presented by other staff.
• Develops nutrition lesson plans, nutrition education handouts, pamphlets, and visual aids as deemed appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Certified Nutritionist with a license to work in Oregon and Washington, or eligible to apply for an Oregon/Washington nutrition license. Minimum 2 years experience working in a clinical setting, preferably with people with diabetes. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred, or an interest in obtaining certification.

Knowledge of:

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with NextGen EMR preferred.
• Experience working with the Native American /Alaska Native community is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills with strengths in working as a team, cooperative problem solving, and customer service responsibilities. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by utilizing excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
• Knowledge of the concepts and requirements of managing and maintaining confidential information and communications.
• Knowledge of social, cultural, and economic factors of individuals and families as they apply to public health nutrition and ability to adapt their food preferences into individual nutritional plans.
• A thorough knowledge of human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease.

Experience in:

• Must have experience providing nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and groups from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to:

• Certified Lifestyle Coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program, or ability to obtain within 6mo of hire.
• Must be able to engage and persuade clients using a variety of tools such as motivational interviewing, Critical Conversations Framework, etc.
• Independently plan, manage, and organize work, and set priorities and goals for individual patients and the overall program.
• Must manage multiple projects and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued to achieve the vision and mission of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
• Effectively engage in clinic and community health functions to promote wellness through healthy behaviors and community improvements.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Proficiently use the Nutrition Care Process as a systematic approach to providing high-quality nutrition care for nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Effectively counsel, motivate and teach patients, their families, and staff on healthy behaviors.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule – position requires some travel, evening, and weekend work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other departments to accomplish assigned tasks; ability to develop good working relationships with other departments in the organization and with local community health partners.
• Research and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, and teach these skills to others.

Other:

• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and insurance and be able to operate a GSA vehicle.
• CPR certification is required, or ability to acquire within six months of employment.
• Basic training in motivational interviewing skills, or the ability to acquire, within six months of employment.