SOCIAL AIDE - PRIMARY CARE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who, without holding a social work technician diploma, performs work of a similar and related nature to that of a social work technician, within the limits of their competence and training.

The Primary Care Community Representative (PCCR) is a Cree or Indigenous community-based, medically guided paraprofessional who provides culturally safe support to clients and families. The PCCR helps clients navigate the healthcare system, promotes health education, and strengthens communication between the community and the care team. This role bridges cultural and medical perspectives to improve the overall well-being of the community.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• High School diploma;
• Training as a paraprofessional in community health or willingness to undergo training;
• Foundational knowledge or experience in health education, community work, or culturally based support roles.

Knowledge and abilities:
• Fluent in English and Cree. Fluency in French is an asset;
• Ability to work under supervision of nurses and healthcare providers in clinical contexts;
• Knowledge of Cree culture and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee;
• Capacity to provide culturally safe, client-centered care;
• Skills in health promotion, counseling, and community engagement;
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary care teams;
• Willingness to learn medical and preventive health concepts.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in Cree and English.

Other:
• Must be ready to work occasionally outside the regular working hours (availability);
• Possibility of on-call periods.