Dietitian - HART Hub

Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing position 

Job Type: Part-time (0.2 FTE), Permanent

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the HART Hub Program!

HART HUB

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, including WellFort Community Health Services, to offer services to the local community at the new Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Achieving our vision means we’re recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Dietitian develops and provides nutrition education programs for individuals, families, groups and communities. The Dietician works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.

While the proportion of time allocated to different functions may vary according to service needs, the Dietitian’s role encompasses a combination of direct care, health promotion and education, advocacy, community development, program development and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Care

Provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including:

• Assess client's nutrition status by gaining an understanding of food habits or preferences, socio-economic and cultural background, psychological factors and clinical profile.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual nutrition care plans according to the parameters of client's health, literacy level, income and relevant cultural and psychosocial factors
• Ensure continuity of care by maintaining up-to-date medical records, monitoring clients on a regular basis, and participating in case conferences with other members of health care team, as required
• Incorporate a self-management approach in individual counselling sessions, thus working collaboratively with clients to work towards client identified goals.
• Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community services and resources and complete appropriate documentation.
• Participating in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling, and health promotion services for individuals, families, and the community.
• Providing services to clients at outreach locations. Maintains contact as required by Clinical Protocols with the physician or other staff through telephone consultation.

Health Promotion and Education

• Support and facilitate local community initiatives to identify barriers and improve food access.
• Develop and maintain networks with community organizations and groups in order to develop collaborative initiatives.
• Act as a technical advisor on food and nutrition programs and issues to staff of WellFort and as a consultant to other local health and social service agencies.
• Develop, implement and evaluate education projects and activities to meet nutritional needs of groups in the community.
• Use local media to promote healthy eating behaviours, and raise local food issues.
• Identify the needs for nutrition education resources and obtain or develop relevant and current resources to meet these needs.
• Advocate with other health agencies to develop culturally relevant nutrition resources.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development programs, networking with peers and other related health professionals

Advocacy and Community Development

• Support the advocacy efforts of clients, agencies and policy makers to reduce barriers for clients and the broader community.
• Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers, to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity.
• Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice.
• Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.

Administrative and Other

• Maintains clear, accurate and timely written and electronic documentation including EMR, requisitions, reports, encounters and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, other regulatory bodies.
• Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care.
• Participate in policy development and advocacy within WellFort and at the community level
• Supervise, support or provide education for professionals in training, contract staff, or students as requested
• Follows WellFort policies and protocol for administrative requests (ie. expenses, vacation).
• Function effectively within the various teams at WellFort and work professionally, collaboratively and respectfully with all colleagues in the Centre.
• Participates in quality assurance programs, chart audits and peer audit process as required.
• Participates in research when opportunities arise.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree in food and nutrition from a recognized university.
• Completion of a Canadian Dietetic Association accredited Dietetic Internship.
• Registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and maintains current membership in the Canadian and Ontario Dietetic Associations.
• A minimum of five years of clinical counseling and community nutrition experience in a variety of primary care settings, one of which must be community health.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning, and client centered care.
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions due to poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues.
• An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.
• Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level.
• Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a value based non-profit or social services organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently in an interdisciplinary team environment in which the skills and responsibilities of each team member are recognized and respected.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

APPLY 

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve and invite these candidates to voluntarily share their relevant identities as part of their application. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies.  

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT 

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof of vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. 

As part of WellFort’s hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.