Diabetes Health Educator

Job Title
Diabetes Health Educator

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Coastal Bend Health Education Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Diabetes Health Educator I, under general supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates theory and evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for individuals. Provides health training, guidance, and outreach both on and off campus. Supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators, as assigned.

What you need to know

Schedule: This position may require work beyond regular office hours and/or on weekends.

Travel: This position may require up to 20% or more of travel.

Responsibilities:

Diabetes Health Education

- Deliver group and individual diabetes education focused on prevention and self-management, covering nutrition, medication adherence, physical activity, stress management, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Provide House Bill 984 compliant training for non-healthcare school personnel responsible for managing students with diabetes.
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly outreach and educational activities, including family nights, cooking demonstrations, and other educational workshops.
- Participate in community outreach activities, such as health fairs and public speaking engagements.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to improve health outcomes in both urban and rural communities.
- Manage assigned education locations, including up to 20% travel to support off-site activities.

Patient Assessments

- Operate and maintain biometric equipment at program locations.
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments by collecting biometric data (e.g., BP, glucose, A1c, BMI).
- Develop and update individualized diabetes self-management education and support plans.
- Support patient goal setting, monitor progress at follow-up visits, and encourage sustained behavior change.
- Coordinate care and make referrals to address social determinants of health.
- Document patient progress using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Continuing Education/ Administrative

- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain certifications and stay current on best practices in diabetes care standards.
- Participate in internal and external advisory, planning, and quality improvement committees as assigned.
- Serve as a mentor or preceptor for students and interns from affiliated academic institutions.
- Assist with administrative duties related to American Diabetes Association recognition, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

- State License and American Dietetic Association Registration and License (RD/LDN) or ability to obtain within 90 calendar days from date of hire. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate, or able to successfully complete the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certificate within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's Degree; Registered Dietitian
- One year of experience with diabetes-related education
- Bilingual in English and Spanish

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze emerging health promotion needs of adults and college students.
- Ability to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.
- Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to college students and assess its applicability and utility for effectiveness on the college campus.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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