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.

Knowledge and Abilities:
•    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.