We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and Downtown East area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, harm reduction and homeless programs, addiction and recovery services, Pathways to Education, infant and child development programs, parenting programs, and youth employment services.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Dietitian – Community Diabetes Educator works with the Diabetes Education team and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide care to clients with diabetes. The Registered Dietitian provides individual diabetes education counselling, community outreach and health promotion/education to families and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- University Degree accredited by Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP)
- Completion of an accredited internship and at least 2 years’ experience working as a Dietitian preferably in a community-based organization.
- Registered member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Diabetes Educator (CDE) an asset
- Clinical skills in all aspects of assessing and developing a nutrition care plan.
- Expertise in community development, harm reduction principles, health promotion and the Social Determinants of Health
- Experience working with people from diverse cultures, races, ages, abilities, economic backgrounds, as well as those with substance use issues, and experience of homelessness
- Understanding of anti-oppression principles and experience doing social advocacy
- Experience in program planning, delivery and evaluation
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Certification in Intuitive Eating, HEAS, Craving Change and/or Motivational Interviewing as asset
- Ability to speak other languages an asset, including Vietnamese, Spanish, Somali, or Tigrinya
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across inter-professional team
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and strong computer skills
- Knowledge of the Regent Park area and issues affecting the community
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the protection of clients and staff
Regent Park CHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. Applications are encouraged from qualified individuals who are Indigenous people, members of racialized communities, individuals of diverse sexual orientation and gender identification, persons with disabilities and others protected under the Human Rights Code as well as individuals with lived experience in the Regent Park community.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. RPCHC is committed to developing an inclusive, selection process and work environment. If contacted, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during the interview process.
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