SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Person who does the identification and analysis of the needs of the population with concerned groups. She/he designs, coordinates and updates community organization programs to meet the needs of the community and promote its development. She/he acts as a resource person for the groups.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

- Bachelor degree in human or social sciences such as social work, psychoeducation or psychology.

Experience

- Three (3) years of experience mainly in group monitoring and in project coordination achieved in partnership or in community organization;
- Work experience with community concertation tables.

Please note that applicants who do not meet the above-mentioned requirements may be considered for this position if they possess the following alternative profile: College Diploma in a related field of studies cumulated with five (5) years of appropriate work experience.

Knowledge and Abilities





- Knowledge of community-based services related to families and their children living in a vulnerable context;
- Knowledge of social/health issues and impacts of historic events in Eeyou Istchee;
- Knowledge of group care;
- Understanding of families and human relations;
- Knowledge of Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills;
- Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and listening communication skills;
- Autonomous, versatile and flexible discrete and empathetic;
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication and listening skills;
- Sense of creativity, solution-oriented and dynamism.

Language

- Fluent in Cree and English;
- French is an asset.

📌 COMMUNITY ORGANIZER (1551) (Lowered Requirements) at CBHSSJB - Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB)
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