COMMUNITY WORKER Lowered Requirements at CBHSSJB

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 who do not have the above-mentioned requirements may be considered for this position if they possess the following criteria:
• High School Diploma
• A Reading/writing exam may be required
• 1 year of experience (an asset)

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge and awareness of Mental Health issues and Social Issues within the Cree territory,
• 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 environment;
• 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 dynamic, exhibit responsibility and professionalism.

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

Others:
• This position includes on-call periods.