Dietician - Diabetes Program (Old Toronto)

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian– Community Diabetes Educator works with the Diabetes Education team and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to clients with diabetes. The role includes providing one‑to‑one diabetes education counselling, community outreach, and health promotion/education to families and the community.Specific Duties

Direct Client Care: Provide individual counselling to diabetes clients to assess nutritional status, food habits, socio‑economic, cultural background, psychological factors and medical profile; develop, implement and evaluate personalized nutrition care plans while considering literacy, language, cultural and psycho‑social factors; employ adult education and motivational interviewing techniques; plan, deliver and evaluate community nutrition and diabetes education activities; maintain accurate client records and engage in case conferencing; act as a resource for staff, community agencies, and collect and submit program reports to the funder.Health Promotion and Education: Deliver diabetes teaching in group settings; advocate for clients’ food and nutrition needs; liaise with Regent Park Community Health Centre staff and community agencies for program planning, implementation, and evaluation; support community partners in food and nutrition initiatives; build new partnerships with local community-based organizations; participatein practice‑based research; evaluate program effectiveness and recommend future directions.Qualifications and Skills

University degree accredited by PDEP and completion of an accredited internship. Registered member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario. A Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) designation is a strong asset. Certification in Intuitive Eating, HEAS, Craving Change and/or Motivational Interviewing is an asset.Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with substance use issues and homelessness. Experience in program planning, delivery, and evaluation. Knowledge of community development, harm reduction principles, health promotion, and social/structural determinants of health. Clinical skills in all aspects of assessing and developing a nutrition care plan.Knowledge of nutrition, diabetes, pre‑diabetes, and prevention. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate across teams. Organizational and time‑management skills. Strong written and oral communication and computer skills. Understanding of anti‑oppression principles and experience with social advocacy.Knowledge of the Regent Park area and local issues. Ability to speak another language is an asset. Ability to work flexible hours. Must be fully vaccinated with COVID‑19. Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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