Diabetes Health Educator
Core
Plans, implements, and evaluates evidence-based health promotion strategies and services for individuals with diabetes, focusing on prevention and self-management.
Role type
Diabetes Health Educator I
Builds
Individualized diabetes self-management education and support plans
Domain
Healthcare / Diabetes Management
Required skills
Diabetes self-management education, nutrition counseling, medication adherence support, physical activity planning, stress management techniques, blood glucose monitoring, biometric data collection, patient goal setting, care coordination, social determinants of health assessment, EHR documentation
Preferred skills
Spanish language proficiency, Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN) certification, Master's degree, ADCES Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification
Technologies
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, word processing, spreadsheet, database applications
Responsibilities
Deliver group and individual diabetes education covering nutrition, medication adherence, physical activity, stress management, and blood glucose monitoring; Conduct initial and follow-up patient assessments including biometric data collection (BP, glucose, A1c, BMI); Coordinate and facilitate monthly outreach activities such as family nights, cooking demonstrations, and health fairs; Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to improve health outcomes; Supervise student staff, interns, and peer educators; Operate and maintain biometric equipment at program locations.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, direct supervision
