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COMMUNITY WORKER (2375)
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Mistissini, Quebec
Overview
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring a Community Worker to identify population needs, support community organization and development, and deliver culturally appropriate programs. The role also consults with the primary health care team and works with CLSC and NNADAP staff.
Responsibilities:
- Identifier les besoins de la population
- Participer à l'organisation et au développement communautaire
- Exécuter des actions et des programmes
- Agir comme personne-ressource pour les groupes
- Conseiller l'équipe de soins de santé primaires
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'études collégiales en techniques de travail social ou certificat en techniques sociales
- Connaissance de la culture crie et des enjeux sociosanitaires d'Eeyou Istchee
- Capacité à établir une relation d'aide avec les bénéficiaires
- Connaissance des lois YOA, YPA et LSSSS
- Maîtrise de l'anglais; le cri ou le français est un atout
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, French, Cree |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social work techniques, Social techniques, Social counselling 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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 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.
While creating, developing and nurturing culturally appropriate interactions and connections with each other, clients and the community, the person provides professional expertise and consultation to the primary health care team.
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;
• If no diploma in social field, past experience and general profile can be considered.
• Candidate might be willing to receive trainings required for the position and offered by Cree Board of Health. Those training are given during working hours, virtually or in person.
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 (e.g. "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/or French is an asset;
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