This position serves as a Fitness Specialist & functions as a member of the SDPI staff with primary functions being to assist patients on augmenting their exercise & to assist staff with the preparation, implementation & documentation of diabetes prevention activities in the community. Subject to cover rotational shifts (days/evenings), holidays & weekends. This position requires operation of a motor vehicle for travel to various community meeting places. A valid driver's license is required.

Duties

Provides education and case management for persons with diabetes and pre-diabetes and developing processes to assist the participant with establishing a goal oriented plan for behavior change. Schedules appointments, tracks all visits in software applications and works closely with participants and family members to identify ways to increase exercise. Encourages and motivates participants to achieve specific weight loss goals, assist with behavioral reinforcement and planning and implementation of community activities. Ensures adherence to Privacy Act and HIPPA requirements, creates and maintains an environment of cooperation and involvement for success, assisting with lifestyle behavior change and participating in all local meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications for GS-07: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement OR 1 Year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples include: Experience in regulations of confidentiality and patient eligibility, familiarity of community resources, coordinating schedules and communicating courteously and effectively with patients and their family; knowledge of computers and programs such as EHR, RPMS and other databases. Knowledge of prevention and treatment of diabetes. Minimum Qualifications for GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR 1 Year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level. Examples include: Experience in interpreting readings of random blood sugar, blood pressure, pulse, weight and height. Experience in motivational interviewing. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Experience in recording data with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Challenging participants to pursue and sustain treatment and prevention activities which lead them towards a healthy lifestyle and self-care. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Crow Creek Service Unit PO Box 200 Hwy 47 Fort Thompson, SD 57339 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]