Wellness Facilitator - Dietitian - Chebucto Community Health Team

About the Opportunity

The Community Health Team (CHT) is a community-based health initiative that focuses on wellness group programming, wellness navigation and working with community partners.  The CHT works in collaboration with other groups/organizations in the community to offer programming and support.  CHT wellness programming includes risk factor management, healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness and parenting.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Wellness Facilitator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the CHT serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. They provide guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living.

The Wellness Facilitator is team-focused and will collaborate with the CHT staff, primary care providers, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and in the surrounding areas through a community development, population health and collaborative approach. This individual also works collaboratively with the team and partners to develop, implement and evaluate the community-based wellness programming model that guides their work. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

•    Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited institution is required
•    Licensure by Nova Scotia Dietetic Association required with completion of Dietetic Internship accredited by Dietitians of Canada
•    Minimum 1-year related experience; including a combination of recent clinical experience, experience in a Primary Health Care setting/community-based team/community setting
•    Facilitation/education skills utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles (both individual and group settings)
•    Experience working with people living with a chronic condition(s)
•    Experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
•    Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principles
•    In-depth knowledge of local health authority and community-based services
•    Demonstrates person-centered/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
•    Well developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
•    Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change
•    Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement
•    Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
•    Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
•    Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to reliable vehicle
•    Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends & holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$37.27 - $51.62 hourly

$53.43 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.