Community Nutrition Worker

NorWest Community Health Centres•Thunder Bay, ON

3d•CA$45,327 - CA$52,281•Onsite

About The Position

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services. We are currently seeking a 1 FTE Community Nutrition Worker, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centres’ team who will ensure the availability of a range of resources and health and nutrition services aimed at improving health and well-being for racialized youth such as Black, Indigenous, newcomers, non-insured, 2SLGBTQIA+. This role is crucial in addressing the impact of food insecurity experienced by providing culturally sensitive clinical interventions that respect food traditions and preferences.

Requirements

Post secondary education in food and nutrition or a related field.
Canadian and internationally trained healthcare professionals with knowledge of nutrition, food systems, and community health are encouraged to apply.
Two to three years of experience developing and implementing nutrition education programs tailored to specific community needs.
Safe Food Handling Certification
Experienced food shopper and cook with knowledge about basic nutrition, food safety, selection, preparation and storage.
Proven experience working in community-based programs.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and advocate for services and to engage clients in their care.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural community and the impacts of social, economic and cultural issues on health and well-being.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and group facilitation skills.
Awareness of and sensitive to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
A current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Black/Indigenous, seniors and youth populations is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure the availability of a range of resources and health and nutrition services aimed at improving health and well-being for racialized youth such as Black, Indigenous, newcomers, non-insured, 2SLGBTQIA+.
Address the impact of food insecurity experienced by providing culturally sensitive clinical interventions that respect food traditions and preferences.
Develop and implement nutrition education programs tailored to specific community needs.
Implement participant driven programs.
Facilitate and advocate for services.
Engage clients in their care.
Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Be aware of and sensitive to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).