COMMUNITY WORKER (2375) at CBHSSJB

The selected candidate will provide primary care services to a panel of clients and families (0-99), in a transition structure to the new care model (MIC-M).

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who participate in the identification of the needs of the population participate in the community organization & development and execute different action programs by using appropriate techniques, may act as a resource person for the groups.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The National Native Alcohol & Drug Addiction Program (NNADAP) worker develops and provides services to lower alcohol and drug addiction in Eeyou Istchee. Their responsibilities include:
•    Helping individuals and families struggling with substance use through education, prevention, and awareness programs.
•    Teaming with local and regional partners to reduce substance abuse and promote well-being.
•    Organizing prevention, intervention, and aftercare activities such as workshops, discussions, cultural programs, and awareness campaigns.
•    Providing aftercare services like crisis intervention, counselling, sharing circles, and referrals to other services (detox, medical treatments, social services).
•    Working with various departments and organizations to inspire community-wide prevention and awareness.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
•    Must have a diploma of college studies in social work techniques or social service techniques or another appropriate specialization from a school recognized by the competent ministry;
•    This job title also includes those who have a certificate of college studies in social work techniques or social service techniques.

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 beneficiaries";
•    Ability to work in collaboration with CLSC Community worker, NNADAP worker and other medical social services staff and other organisms within and outside the community;
•    Ability and experience to work with youth, adults and elders;
•    Initiative, dynamism and sense of responsibility;
•    Must show initiative, be dynamic, exhibit responsibility and professionalism;
•    Must be sensitive to issues within the family unit.

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

Other:
•    Valid driver’s licence Class 5;
•    This position requires to be available for on-call periods.