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Weight reduction specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in weight reduction specialist job postings.
Sample weight reduction specialist requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, or related field
- Certification in one or more areas of weight management
- Knowledge of nutrition principles, diets, and healthy eating
- Ability to educate clients on healthy lifestyle habits
- Ability to develop and implement weight reduction plans
Sample required weight reduction specialist soft skills
- Excellent communication, coaching, and counseling skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Able to motivate and inspire clients
- Professional and friendly demeanor
Weight reduction specialist job description example 1
Common Ground weight reduction specialist job description
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, the Harm Reduction Specialist has a primary role in overseeing all harm reduction programming at the Safe Haven. Programming responsibility includes Peer-Delivered Syringe Exchange, Mobile Provider Syringe Exchange, in-house group programming, tracking opiate overdose training for staff and clients. They will ensure safe sex education and materials are available to all residents. The Harm Reduction Specialist collaborates with appropriate Harm Reduction service partners in the community who provide services to the clients either at the Safe Haven and in the community.
This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create and manage core Harm Reduction based curriculum at the Safe Haven
* Liaise with external Harm Reduction based partners to help coordinate services
* Coordinate and facilitate groups with clients
* Assist program leadership in creating trainings for staff that ensure Harm Reduction practices are being taught and exercised by staff
* Ensure all staff are aware of needle stick prevention methods and agency policy and procedure around responding to needle sticks
* Ensure that there are adequate syringe disposal containers on site that are strategically located throughout the program site and will ensure that containers are emptied regularly
* Ensure there are always safer-sex resources available to clients that are accessible in common spaces
* Liaise with on-site psychiatric and primary care provider, to support treatment planning which includes medications aimed at reducing/eliminating alcohol use
* Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of two years of experience with the street homeless population as well as experience working in a Harm Reduction centered program
* Bachelor's Degree
* Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are preferred
* Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Consistent with NYC's mandate, all Breaking Ground employees, interns, volunteers and subcontractors are required to be in receipt of an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. Individuals that have a medical consideration or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that could prevent them from complying with the Vaccine Mandate may request a reasonable accommodation.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
* Pay Type Hourly
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* 339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, the Harm Reduction Specialist has a primary role in overseeing all harm reduction programming at the Safe Haven. Programming responsibility includes Peer-Delivered Syringe Exchange, Mobile Provider Syringe Exchange, in-house group programming, tracking opiate overdose training for staff and clients. They will ensure safe sex education and materials are available to all residents. The Harm Reduction Specialist collaborates with appropriate Harm Reduction service partners in the community who provide services to the clients either at the Safe Haven and in the community.
This position has a 35-hour work week, onsite
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Create and manage core Harm Reduction based curriculum at the Safe Haven
* Liaise with external Harm Reduction based partners to help coordinate services
* Coordinate and facilitate groups with clients
* Assist program leadership in creating trainings for staff that ensure Harm Reduction practices are being taught and exercised by staff
* Ensure all staff are aware of needle stick prevention methods and agency policy and procedure around responding to needle sticks
* Ensure that there are adequate syringe disposal containers on site that are strategically located throughout the program site and will ensure that containers are emptied regularly
* Ensure there are always safer-sex resources available to clients that are accessible in common spaces
* Liaise with on-site psychiatric and primary care provider, to support treatment planning which includes medications aimed at reducing/eliminating alcohol use
* Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of two years of experience with the street homeless population as well as experience working in a Harm Reduction centered program
* Bachelor's Degree
* Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are preferred
* Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Consistent with NYC's mandate, all Breaking Ground employees, interns, volunteers and subcontractors are required to be in receipt of an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment. Individuals that have a medical consideration or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that could prevent them from complying with the Vaccine Mandate may request a reasonable accommodation.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
* Pay Type Hourly
Apply Now
* 339 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024