COMMUNITY WORKER - Awash (S-2425-0541A)

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. 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 Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport; This job title also includes those who 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. 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"; Ready to learn about 2nd line services ("Youth Protection" and "Young Offender Procedures"); Skills in counseling and Knowledge of the laws: Y.O.A, Y.P.A, L.H.S.S.S; 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; 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 English; Fluency in Cree and French is an asset. Other: Valid driver's licence Class 5; This position includes on-call periods.