DIABETES PREVENTION SPECIALIST I

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Diabetes Prevention Specialist I provides instruction on diabetes prevention through education, support, and

guidance. This position provides education to students in classroom settings and emphasizes the importance of

nutrition and physical activity. The incumbent provides services to children in schools, Head Start sites, Gila

River Indian Community (GRIC) programs, and participates in public functions and events. The incumbent

provides case management to families receiving services from the Genesis Diabetes Prevention Program with

expertise in diabetes prevention, child development, and management of obesity in childhood.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Coordinate diabetes education with GRIC elementary schools and other tribal programs in providing services

to students, teachers, parents, caregivers, and families in the community; coordinate care with Genesis

program staff and other Tribal Programs in providing services to families and individuals throughout the

Community.

 Promote health, nutrition, and physical activities to students in schools, Head Start program, Early Head Start

programs, and programs that provide services to children in the community; activity for high-risk children;

and child health development.

 Actively work with parents, caregivers, school personnel, and other health care providers to achieve program

goals.

 Demonstrate positive interaction with students, teachers, parents, caregivers, and others to elicit support and

cooperation;

 Assist in the drafting, design, implementation, and coordination of program outreach activities (i.e., seasonal

events, health promotion activities, and marketing diabetes prevention activities, school events, and Head

Start parent events);

 Monitor client and provide referrals to other agencies as needed.

 Provide education on diabetes prevention and healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition and physical

activity, to students, families, and community members.

 Conduct and implement School Health Services curriculum in classroom and school settings to promote health

education, diabetes prevention awareness, and overall wellness among students.

 Perform other related duties as assigned