COMMUNITY WORKER (Foster Homes) (S-2425-0374) - Lowered Requirements

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The person will 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 resources person for the groups.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Assessment interview and report of potential Foster Homes at the supervisor's request;
• Providing support and assistance to Foster Families;
• Providing foster homes, placement of children and any other tasks requested by service providers in effort to build services to children in care under the Y.P.A., Y.C.J.A. and L.H.S.S.S.;
• Recruitment and Promotion of the Foster Home Program in Ouje-Bougoumou.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Must have a college diploma (DEC) in technique of social work or other relevant college discipline of a recognized school by the competent ministry;
• This job also includes the person who, hold a certificate of college studies in Social Work Techniques or Social Assistance 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.

• A combination of education and experience relevant to the position.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Proper knowledge of the Ouje-Bougoumou 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";
• Must show an interest and ability to write reports in English;
• 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 be ready to work occasionally outside the regular working hours (availability);
• Must show initiative, be dynamic, exhibit responsibility and professionalism;
• Must be sensitive to issues within the family unit;
• Available to travel in the communities to assess situations.

LANGUAGE* Fluent in Cree and English;* Fluency in French is an asset.

OTHER* Valid driver's permit class 4B meeting the standards of the Société d'assurance automobile du Québec and the Ministère des Transports du Québec;* Excellent driving record: Driving Record Request (SAAQ clic online Services - Citizens).