Health Education Assistant II - Degreed Nutritionist
The Health Education Assistant II - Degreed Nutritionist supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community and patient health and nutrition education programs within Confidential Client's Public Health system. This role involves providing nutrition counseling, conducting group classes, managing WIC eligibility processing, and leading nutrition education efforts at assigned sites, including staff training and resource management. The position requires collaboration with community partners to promote health education and improve public health outcomes.
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Overview
Confidential Client is recruiting for a Health Education Assistant II (Degreed Nutritionist) to join its Public Health team in Riverside, CA. This full-time role supports community and patient nutrition and health education programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position includes direct nutrition counseling, support for WIC eligibility processing, group instruction, and acting as a site nutrition education lead.
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary range: $54,801.7 - $72,386 per year (as provided by source)
- Employment type: Full time
- Typical schedule: 5/40 Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM OR 9/80 Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (every other Friday off)
- Preferred location: Western Region candidates preferred
- Spanish bilingual preferred
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties)
- Determine community and patient education needs and assist in planning, developing, and evaluating health and nutrition programs.
- Provide basic and high‑risk nutrition counseling to individuals and groups.
- Process applicants and participants for WIC eligibility and support participant flow.
- Instruct group classes and train staff on monthly nutrition curriculum.
- Maintain inventory of nutrition education materials and resources at assigned site.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships, coalitions, and advisory groups.
- Organize and present workshops, seminars, and educational sessions for schools, community groups, and agencies.
- Prepare educational materials, bulletins, reports, media releases, exhibits, and displays.
- Assist with appointment scheduling and other administrative tasks that support program delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
Education (one of the following):
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in community health education, public health, health sciences, foods and nutrition, dietetics, kinesiology, family or consumer sciences, behavioral or social sciences, or a closely related field.
OR
Experience:
- One year of experience as a Health Education Assistant I with a county public health agency (or equivalent experience as defined by Confidential Client).
Knowledge & Abilities:
- Knowledge of health education principles, program planning, evaluation, and methods for public communication and dissemination.
- Ability to prepare clear and effective educational materials and oral presentations.
- Ability to organize and conduct trainings, meetings, and community outreach.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships with community organizations and partners.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree specifically in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, Food Science, or a related nutrition field.
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
Working Conditions & Compliance
- Offers are contingent on successful completion of pre‑employment checks (background, fingerprints, and possibly a physical).
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Confidential Client does not sponsor employment-based visas for this role.
- Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and selection process for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and FEHA.
- Veterans’ preference policies may apply where permitted by law.
Why Join
- Work with a large, mission-driven public health organization focused on community well-being and prevention.
- Make a measurable impact delivering nutrition education and services to diverse populations.
- Opportunity to lead local nutrition education efforts and train peer staff.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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