Posted 9 days ago
COMMUNITY WORKER (2375)
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Waswanipi, Quebec
Overview
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring a Community Worker to identify community needs and run community action programs, acting as a resource person for community groups. The role requires a CEGEP social techniques diploma or certificate, fluency in English and Cree, and availability for occasional outside-hours work and on-call periods.
Responsibilities:
- Identify needs of the population
- Implement community action programs
- Act as resource person for community groups
- Conduct interviews and maintain helping relationships with users
- Prepare paperwork and written reports
Requirements summary:
- CEGEP social techniques diploma or certificate
- Fluent in English and Cree
- Knowledge of Cree culture and Eeyou Istchee social and health issues
- Completed or willing to complete Charlie Training and PCFI Training
- Availability for occasional outside hours and on-call periods
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, Cree, French |
| Licences & certifications | Charlie Training, PCFI Training |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social techniques, Social counseling techniques, Social work techniques |
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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Delivering Health and Social Services in the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee, Québec.
Full company description
In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community Centre (CMC), comparable to the CLSCs found elsewhere in Québec. The CMCs offer general medicine, home care, dental care, and social services. Professional recruitment: 1055 René-Lévesque Blvd. E., 7th floor, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5 (tel.: 1 877-562-2733). The CBHSSJB is governed by a Board of Directors, with Ms. Jeannie Pelletier serving as Chairperson. The interim Executive Director is Ms. Christina Biron.
- LinkedIn followers
- 8,933
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 787
- Reported office locations
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 1055 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, 7éme étage, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5, CA
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 203 Mistissini Boulevard, Mistissini, QC G0W 1C0, CA
- Maamuu Meskino, Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Chisasibi, QC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 67 |
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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who participates in identifying the needs of the population and uses the appropriate techniques to implement various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Must have a CEGEP diploma with a core concentration in techniques of social worker or a CEGEP certificate in social techniques or social counseling techniques.
Other:
• Completed Charlie Training or is willing to follow the training.
• Completed PCFI Training or is willing to follow the training.
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 the users;
• Interest and ability for paperwork and written reports;
• Willing to learn about 1st line services (including Home care) and work with the CLSC Clientele;
• 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;
• Must be ready to work occasionally outside the regular working hours (availability);
• Must be sensitive to women’s issues;
• Understanding of families and human relations;
• Initiative, dynamism and sense of responsibility;
• Excellent interpersonal and listening communication skills;
• Autonomous, flexible, discrete and empathetic;
• Teamwork skills;
• Dynamism.
Language:
• Fluent in English and Cree;
• Fluency in French is an asset.
Other:
• Must be available for on-call periods.
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