Diabetes Dietician Educator

Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensure that we, as a work community, treat all with inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility, respect and equity.

As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

We are currently looking to hire a:
**Diabetes Dietician Educator**

**1 - Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)**

**Reporting To**:Manager, Inter-Professional Primary Care

**Purpose**:
SCHC is seeking a Diabetes Dietitian Educator to join our Diabetes Education Program, composed of Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, a Social Worker, and administrative support. The program educates and counsels clients at risk for diabetes, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes in both individual and group settings.

The Diabetes Dietitian Educator will deliver evidence-based, culturally sensitive education to empower clients and families to effectively self-manage diabetes/prediabetes. The role includes program implementation, evaluation, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary Community Health Centre model of care.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Client Interaction**:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ knowledge, readiness to change, socio-economic context, cultural background, and health literacy to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitor clinical outcomes (e.g., HbA1c, weight, blood pressure) and evaluate the effectiveness of client interventions.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate care updates to clients’ primary care providers and other healthcare professionals.

**Program Development and Evaluation**:

- Collaborate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the community-based diabetes education program to meet the needs of Scarborough’s high-risk populations.
- Develop and maintain culturally tailored educational materials, lesson plans, and resources.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and program evaluation to enhance service effectiveness.
- Plan and conduct community outreach, screenings, workshops, and health promotion activities.

**Advocacy and Leadership**:

- Advocate for the needs of diverse and underserved populations, identifying gaps in service and tailoring interventions accordingly.
- Mentor, train, and supervise students, interns, and new staff in diabetes education best practices.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

**Partnerships and Professional Development**:

- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to enhance client support and program reach.
- Participate in professional networks (e.g., CDENT, DES) and pursue ongoing education to maintain and enhance professional competence.
- Promote inter-agency referrals and contribute to SCHC’s mission, values, and vision.

**Qualifications**:

- Registered Dietitian, in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred.
- Certification in Adult Education principles considered an asset.

**Experience**:

- 3-5 years of practice in diabetes education, preferably in community or primary care settings.
- Experience with individuals with mental health conditions and diverse populations preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Sound knowledge of evidence-based diabetes prevention, management, and care strategies.
- Strong presentation, group facilitation, and communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity, awareness, and ability to adapt programs for diverse populations.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Second language relevant to priority populations in Scarborough (e.g., Chinese dialects, Tamil, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi) is an asset.

**Working Conditions**:

- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Willingness to travel across multiple program sites.

**Remuneration**:$34.03 - $40.99

**Band**:D

**Please note**:All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU.
- We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted._

**If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employ