SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Person who participates in identifying the needs of the population and uses the appropriate techniques to implement the various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.

REQUIREMENTS Education
Must have a diploma of college studies in social work techniques or social service techniques or another appropriate specialization such as in the field of drug and alcohol prevention from a school recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport; • This job title also includes those who, after acquiring relevant experience, have a certificate of college studies in social work techniques or social service techniques; • Applicants with an attestation of college studies in Educators in Native Childcare Services or Special Needs Education aboriginal and Inuit children may be considered. Please note that applicants with a high school diploma combined with relevant experience in the field may apply and be considered.

Experience: One (1) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Abilities




Knowledge of Social issues within the community is an asset; • Ability to communicate with groups and individuals; • Interest to work in multidisciplinary teams:
Initiative, dynamism and a sense of responsibility; • Proper knowledge of the community social setting; • Knowledge of Cree culture and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee; • Knowledge of Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset; • Ability to communicate with people, to run interviews and to establish and maintain a "helping relationship with beneficiaries"; • Ability to work in collaboration with CMC community workers, NNADAP workers and other medical social services staff and organisms within and outside the community; • Demonstrated skills in counselling and ability to work in crisis situations; • Must be sensitive and knowledgeable of drug and Alcohol Addiction issues; • Excellent clinical judgement; • Must show initiative, be agile, exhibit responsibility and professionalism.

Language
Fluent in Cree and English; • French is an asset.

Others
This position includes on-call periods.

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