Who we are: La Clinica de La Raza is a non-profit, community-based health center established in 1971 to address health barriers and create better lives for the underserved. We have proudly grown into over 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano County. To learn more about our history, click here: Our History - La Clinica or visit our website at www.laclinica.org.    

Job Summary: 

Under general direction, the individual in this position is responsible for counseling around a variety of nutrition related conditions such as gestational diabetes, obesity and obesity related diseases, as well as the nutritional needs of premature infants. Assists in the development and implementation of curricula for nutrition education classes and special projects, as needed. 

Major Areas of Responsibility, include but are not limited to: 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Conducts nutrition screening, assessment and counseling, and implements nutrition care plans for low and some high-risk  clients/patients. 
• Assists in developing and teaching group nutrition education classes.  
• Assures appropriate records are updated in the electronic health records. 
• Maintains documentation by charting dietary intake and recording recommendations given to clients in medical records pursuant to program policies and guidelines. 
• May help maintain breast feeding equipment including breast pumps and helps coordinate breastfeeding activities.  
• Monitors client/patient progress and patient goals. 
• Assists with the development and evaluation of nutrition education materials. 
• Participates in staff trainings as requested.  
• Other duties as assigned by manager.  

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of federal nutrition programs like WIC, SNAP, etc.  
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of nutrition; interpretation and implementation of nutrition guidelines for infant, children, and pregnant and lactating women.  
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of nutrition; interpretation and implementation of nutrition guidelines for health promotion, disease prevention, and general healthy eating patterns (e.g., MyPlate, Harvard Healthy Plate, Dietary Guidelines for Americans). 
• Knowledge of nutritional value foods; meal planning and preparation that is culturally appropriate; safe food storage practices; and food costs.  
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and materials used in nutrition counseling, education, and screening.  
• Knowledge and/or experience with breastfeeding counseling techniques preferred.  
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing/Learner Center Education preferred.  
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively on projects.  
• Has the ability to work in interdisciplinary care teams. 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 
• Oral and written bilingual Spanish language proficiency as well as cultural knowledge. 

Education and Experience: 

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a nutrition-related field with completion of core nutrition classes. CLC/ CLE/IBCLC preferred.  
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.  
• Minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling with adults, infants, children, prenatal and postpartum women, For WIC, experience with the State WIC computer program preferred. 

Physical Requirements:  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods 
• Bending/lifting, pushing/pulling, adjusting, or moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds in all directions and occasionally more. 
• Repeating motions that may include the neck, wrists, hands and/or fingers. 
• Upper extremity demands: Reaching above shoulder and/or below waist.