About this role
Who We are:
Langs is a grass-roots neighbourhood-based organization that has become so much more! Langs was established as a community development project in 1978 by a group of citizens and service providers concerned about the lack of accessible services in the community. Langs has grown to become a dynamic, respected multi-service organization that uses a community development approach to provide comprehensive health, social and recreational services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.
What We are Looking For:
We are currently recruiting for a Registered ?Kinesiologist ?to join our ?Health Promotion & Prevention team? for a ?part-time? position. This role is responsible for ?supporting clients in improving physical function, increasing physical activity, managing chronic conditions, reducing barriers to healthy living, and achieving their self-management goals. Services are delivered through individual consultations, group programs, community outreach activities, and collaboration with primary care providers and community partners.?
A successful candidate in this role would have
* Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario * Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Physical Education, or related field from a recognized university * Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) designation preferred or equivalent certification. * Minimum two (2) years? experience working with individuals living with chronic health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, arthritis, chronic pain, respiratory conditions, and other metabolic disorders. * Experience conducting physical activity and functional assessments and developing individualized exercise and physical activity plans. * Experience providing individual and group-based health education and exercise programming. * Demonstrated understanding, of behaviour change strategies, motivational interviewing, self-management support, and health coaching. * Experience working within an interprofessional team environment. * Experience in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement. * Demonstrated commitment to health equality, anti-oppressive practice, cultural safety, and trauma-informed care. * Knowledge of the social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes. * Experience working with culturally, economically, and socially diverse populations. * Experience working in a Community Health Centre or primary care setting considered an asset. * Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications. * Current CPR-C and First Aid certification. * Valid driver?s license and access to reliable transportation considered an asset.
In this role you will be expected to complete the following tasks
* Conduct assessment of physical activity, functional capacity, mobility, strength, balance, and exercise readiness for clients living with chronic health conditions. * Develop, implement, monitor, and modify individualized exercise and physical activity plans based on client goals, abilities, and health status. * Provide individual exercise therapy, physical activity counselling, health education, and self-management support within the Kinesiologist?s scope of practice. * Support clients living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, chronic pain, arthritis, and respiratory disease. * Utilize evidence-informed behaviour change strategies, including motivational interviewing and goal setting, to support healthy lifestyle changes. * Design, facilitate, and evaluate group exercise, wellness, and chronic disease prevention and management programs. * Collaborate with members of the interprofessional team to support coordinated client-centered care. * Assist clients in identifying and addressing barriers to physical activity and accessing appropriate community resources