COMMUNITY WORKER - (2375) FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING at …, Saint-Lin-Laurentides

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Person who participates in the identification of the needs of the population, participates in the community organization&development and executes different action programs by using appropriate techniques, may act as a resource person for the groups. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Intervenes with people or groups of people who encounter social problems (mentally challenged, drug addiction, integration problems, suicide, etc.); Responds to situations following a referral; Uses different methods, approaches and techniques (individual interview, group facilitation, social activities, etc.) to intervene effectively with the clients and their family;Take care of the logistics and facilitate the process of Family Group Conferencing; Able to remain neutral in respect to the requests of the clients; Receives and assesses service requests from individual users or groups and refers them to the appropriate programs, services or resources; Works in close collaboration with social workers and other employees within the Nishiiyuu department;Participates in the intervention plans; Perform all other related tasks as required by the Coordinator of Nishiiyuu department. 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 as educators in Indigenous Childcare Services or Special Needs Indigenous Children educators may be considered; Completed the Charlie Training or is willing to follow the training. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of Nishiiyuu programs; 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 conduct interviews and to establish and maintain a "helping relationship with beneficiaries"; Ability to work in collaboration with Youth Protection and Youth Healing Services, CMC Community workers, NNADAP workers, other medical social services staff and other organizations within and outside the community;Must show initiative, be energetic, 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: Willingness to take trainings such as: Complex Trauma Training; Cree Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CCICR).

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