Diabetes Educator, West Toronto Diabetes Education Program

Jobs at Community Health Centres POSITION: Diabetes Educator, West Toronto Diabetes Education Program POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME Temporary COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE: LAMP Community Health Centre (ON) LOCATION: East Mississauga Community Health Centre, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4C4, Canada APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06/30/2025 POSITION DESCRIPTION: Temporary Full-Time Position: 35 hours per week Contract Period: March 2025 – November 2025 Salary Range: $36.36 to $42.90 per hour Location: All LAMP locations with Primary Assignment at East Mississauga Site LAMP is a HOOPP employer LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community-based charitable organization that provides a wide range of services to improve a person's health and wellbeing. LAMP uses a coordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing equitable, culturally safe access to care that improves physical, emotional, social and economic wellbeing, people can better manage their health and its social determinants. The West Toronto Diabetes Education Program (WTDEP) is a program that educates and supports those at risk, with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes over the age of 18 years. Our program spans 5 community health centers in the West Toronto and Mississauga regions. Job Summary: In this rewarding role, you'll provide essential support and education to individuals at risk or living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, helping them manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Collaborate with community healthcare professionals to create tailored care plans, lead educational sessions, individual counselling, outreach and promote healthy lifestyle choices. If you're passionate about empowering individuals through education and promoting better health outcomes, we’d love to hear from you The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed and adhere to the overall objectives of the program and College standards are maintained. Primary Responsibilities: Provide care within professional scope of practice for clients at risk, living with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes, considering client’s level of knowledge, readiness to change, lifestyle habits, and socio-demographic background. Develop health maintenance care plans with clients and the health care team by integrating information about clients’ health status, clinical practice guidelines, and available community resources. 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. Experience with case management and case coordination with members of the interdisciplinary team and services within the community. Create and facilitate health education classes and hands-on sessions on various topics related to diabetes (cooking workshops or physical activity classes). 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. Recommend improvements to existing procedures/services. Facilitate teamwork and promote group effectiveness. Respect people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Participate in LAMP and West Toronto DEP committee work aimed to improve programs and client care. Other duties as assigned by Manager. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Kinesiology & Health Science or other health-related discipline. Must be a Regulated Health Professional in Ontario (Registered Dietitian, Registered Kinesiologist, etc.). Current membership in good standing from respective professional college. Hold professional liability insurance in accordance with the requirements set out by the respective college in Ontario. Experience working within a community setting. Three to five years’ experience; preferably in community-based diabetes care. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or willing to attain within the first year of employment. LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity-seeking groups. For more information, please seek it from the LAMP website. Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources: Email Address: recruitinglampchc.org Subject: Job Opening for Diabetes Educator, WTDEP External Deadline: Until position is filled WEBPAGE FOR HOW TO APPLY: https://lampchc.org/about-us/job-opportunities/ J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted Date: 4/24/2025