30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1034

Salary Range: $37.80 To $44.61 Hourly

Black Health and Social Services Hub

Permanent Full time Position: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $68,813.00 to $81,198.00 per year ($37.80 - $44.61 per hour)

Location: Black Health and Social Services Hub in Brampton

This is an existing opening. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used to screen candidates.

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and workplace. Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

The Black Health and Social Services (BHSS Hub) is an Afrocentric, culturally-affirming hub offering primary health care, social services and mental health and addictions support to Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel Region. Roots Community Services, LAMP Community Health Centre and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)



Peel Dufferin are partnering to offer this initiative which was being designed with the holistic health of the individual as the primary focus. This ensures that services are easily accessible and closer to home for Black, African and Caribbean (BAC) communities in Peel.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, BHSSH and working in close collaboration with the aforementioned partners, the Registered Dietitian will support the delivery of diabetes education and management support to adults and seniors living with Type 2 Diabetes to better manage their condition and prevent complications. In line with the objectives of the hub, this role will work to address the health needs and priorities of BAC communities in Peel Region. Working within an interdisciplinary health promotion framework, the Diabetes Educator (Registered Dietitian) provides diabetes education and support through individual counseling, group education sessions, advocacy, and outreach at different community locations.

The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed and adhere to the overall objectives of the program and the standards of the College

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide nutrition assessment for clients living with pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, taking into consideration client’s level of knowledge,



readiness to change, food habits, and socio-demographic background.
- Develop individualized nutrition and diabetes-management plans within the RD scope of practice and health care team by integrating information about client’s health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources.
- Be able to identify and prioritize complex health and social issues.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of program activities and medical records.
- Monitor for accuracy, quality, and thoroughness through participation in chart reviews.
- Communicate information clearly and concisely to clients and health care providers on a regular basis.
- Coordinate care with members of the interdisciplinary team and community services.
- Present health education sessions on various topics related to diabetes.
- Identify and build relationships with various community partners.
- Present clinical practice guideline updates to health care providers and clinical partners.
- Provide learning opportunities to students, new hires, and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate client records in the EMR, ensuring consent, privacy and confidentiality requirements are met.
- Track participation, referrals and program outcomes, and contribute to evaluation and funder reporting.
- Expected to participate in LAMP and West Toronto DEP committee work aimed to improve programs and client care.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Manager

Required Qualifications

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📌 Medical Educator (Brampton)
🏢 Bhsshubpeel
📍 Brampton