SOUTHERN ONTARIO ABORIGINAL DIABETES INITIATIVE

JOB POSTING, contract position

NORTHERN CIRCLE OF CAREPROGRAM ASSISTANT

Position Summary

The Circle of Care Program Assistant will work closely with the Coordinator to plan, deliver, and follow up with community based foot care events. The assistant will network with diabetes education programs, foot care event hosts, service providers, clinicians, Indigenous practitioners and program partners.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assist in coordinating and implementing SOADI Foot Care events throughout Northern Ontario
  • Share educational information and resources on diabetes and foot care to Indigenous communities and individuals
  • Assist the Circle of Care Coordinator in registering practitioners into the program
  • Update and edit the program resource directory with new contacts and health service providers
  • Assist Circle of Care Coordinator in processing foot care treatment subsidies and updating clinic client information, while maintaining confidentiality
  • Assist Circle of Care Coordinator in data entry for all outreach and client services
  • Performing administrative duties
  • Represent SOADI at all functions in a professional manner and with respect to our mandate, mission statement and values
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be designated by the Circle of Care Coordinator

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma and 2 years + experience in administrative duties
  • Established and proven record as a dependable and competent person
  • Working knowledge of office technology, using a laptop computer for word processing and communications
  • Knowledge of Indigenous organizations
  • Co-operative, conscientious, and reliable, with strong skills in planning and work organization
  • Knowledge of, or background in Indigenous health, diabetes and foot care an asset
  • Able to travel and have a valid drivers’ license
  • Must be able to lift and transport large display boards and resources

Accepting Applications until: October 7th, 2016

Salary Range: to be determined based on experience

Employment Period/Status: November 21st 2016 – March 31st, 2017, contract position

Supervision:The Northern Circle of Care Assistant will be under the supervision of Circle of Care Coordinator and the ED/PD.

Location: 1188 St. Jerome St. Unit #107 Sudbury, ON P3A 2V9

Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume with three lettersof professional references to:

Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

ATTN: Roslynn Baird

3250 Schmon Pkwy, Unit 1B, Thorold, ON, L2V 4Y6

Phone: (905) 938-2915 or 1-888-514-1370

Fax: 1-888-352-0485

Web:

Email:

Only those candidates who will be interviewed will be contacted.

For more information, please contact the SOADI head office.