Nutritionist Health Educator

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Always be on the lookout for job scams! Learn more about identity theft Opens in new window Help information , opens a new window. First Job Previous Job 311 of 5,938 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Between $27.00 and $33.47 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Nutritionist Health Educator (Confidential)

Occupation:

Health Education Specialists

Location:

San Diego, CA - 92102

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

05/30/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

CalJOBS

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CalJOBS Onsite /

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Updated:

05/31/2026

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06/29/2026 Job #: 19854892 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Veteran Friendly Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. For more than55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diegos (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive womens care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Nutritionist-Health Educator to provide individual nutrition assessment, education, and care plans for our patients. You participate in and support individual, family, and group nutrition/chronic disease education services by creating culturally and linguistically appropriate curriculums, planning programs, delivering education, and evaluating effectiveness. You have a passion for community health promotion, for serving the medically underserved, and you understand-and can easily communicate-how nutrition drives patient health and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Actively keeps knowledge up-to-date by attending in-services, conferences, and seeking on-going educational opportunities. Continually seeks self-growth opportunities. Actively participates in and contributes to Health Education/project staff meetings, projects and other activities. Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards. Conducts nutrition/health education assessments, establishes individual care plans, and uses medical data to determine health risks and needs of patients. Ensures maximum utilization of schedules by proactively managing visits, including scheduling follow-up appointments, calling no-shows, working with recall technicians, PSRs, and Case managers. Individually and/or with the nutrition team, plans, creates, and develops nutrition and health education topic outlines and curriculums, incorporating various learning techniques and formats (i.e., group discussion, lectures, role-play, etc.). Reviews and assists in determining the linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials, teaching aids, activities, methods, strategies, programs, etc. Review the efficacy of materials and programs and provides positive, action-oriented feedback. Assists with the translation and/or revisions of translated materials as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides group classes on nutrition/health education topics, ensuring correct material is delivered in culturally appropriate and relevant ways.

Requirements:

3 years of experience in nutrition and/or chronic disease education or closely related field. Bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition, Health Science, Nutritional Science, or closely related field required. Lactation Educator or Specialist training certificate preferred. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. Must have a valid California drivers license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California drivers license within ten days of establishing residency. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently. Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appts, etc.). Bilingual in Spanish/English required. Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of adult and child education techniques, practices, and tools. Knowledge of current nutritional science theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources. Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

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Job type: Full-time M-F 8am-5pm 1809 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $27.00 - 33.47Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. (Confidential) Is a Non-Profit employer with 5 locations

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