SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who participates in identifying the needs of the population and uses the appropriate techniques to implement various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Must have a CEGEP diploma with a core concentration in techniques of social worker or a CEGEP certificate in social techniques or social counseling techniques.
Other:
Completed Charlie Training or is willing to follow the training.
Completed PCFI Training or is willing to follow the training.
Knowledge and Abilities:
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 the users;
Interest and ability for paperwork and written reports;




Willing to learn about 1st line services (including Home care) and work with the CLSC Clientele;
Ability to work incollaboration with CLSC Community worker, NNADAP worker and other medical Social Services staff and other organisms within and outside the community;
Must be ready to work occasionally outside the regular working hours (availability);
Must be sensitive to women’s issues;
Understanding of families and human relations;
Initiative, dynamism and sense of responsibility;
Excellent interpersonal and listening communication skills;
Autonomous, versatile, discrete and empathetic;
Teamwork skills;
Dynamism.
Language:
Fluent in English and Cree;
Fluency in French is an asset.
Other:
Must be available for on-call periods.

📌 Community Worker 2375 At Cbhssjb Abitibi Témiscamingue (Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
🏢 Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)
📍 Abitibi-Témiscamingue