In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, STRIDE requires that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to obtain an annual flu shot. STRIDE CHC employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and to complete a PPD test.

What will you be doing in this role? A successful candidate will:

General Purpose:

Provide general health education services to STRIDE patients with particular emphasis on diabetes and related chronic conditions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide diabetes self-management education (DSMES) to STRIDE patients in one-on-one counseling sessions.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to coach patients and reinforce self-management of SMART goals.
• Under the purview of medical providers, provide diabetes medication education (including insulin), and diabetes medication titration (including insulin) according to pattern management principles for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
• Under the purview of medical providers, initiate diabetes technologies (CGMs and insulin pumps), and follow up as needed. NOTE: do not need to be certified pump trainer.
• Collaborate with providers and review patient data from the electronic health record (EHR) as needed to provide patient care.
• Utilize interpretation services to communicate with non-English speaking patients.
• Responsible for data tracking related to all health education services provided.
• Participate in training staff as needed about diabetes medications and technologies.
• Complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain credentials (e.g. RD, RN, CDCES).

Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.

A successful candidate will possess the following education or formal training:

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, skill and ability:

• Working knowledge of diabetes self-management education services (DSMES).
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals (patients and professionals) from a wide range of backgrounds, with particular emphasis on Hispanic/Latino cultures.
• The ability to build effective, working relationships with patients and staff at different STRIDE clinic sites.
• The ability to use a laptop computer and a variety of computer software applications; and strong interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.

Education or Formal Training:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN), BSN
• Active Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified- Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification preferred; can be actively working towards CDCES certification and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

• Fluent in English; Bi-lingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Two to four years experience providing diabetes education in individual or group settings preferred
• Experience with diverse communities preferred

Material and equipment directly used:

• Computer, and Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
• Data and data-based development and resources
• Telephone
• Office equipment
• Interpretation line (Cyracom)

Working environment/physical activities: Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.

Join Us. Together We Improve lives.

STRIDE conducts a background check, including criminal history, education, license and certification.

STRIDE recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our organization. STRIDE is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. STRIDE does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

We Offer:

• • Medical, Dental, and Optional Vision Insurance.
  • Paid-Time-Off (PTO).
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • A 401K retirement savings plan & match!
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care options.

A successful candidate will live STRIDE ICARE values:

Integrity doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Compassion meeting the patient where theyre at with empathy.

Accountability doing what we say were going to do.

Respect showing attention to human dignity.

Excellence having a growth mindset; striving to learn more and practice continuous improvement.