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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 for the NNADAP program in Eeyou Istchee. The role develops and runs prevention, intervention and aftercare services to reduce alcohol and drug addiction, including workshops, counselling, crisis intervention and support groups. Fluency in Cree and English is required.
Responsibilities:
- Développer et animer des services de prévention, d'intervention et de suivi
- Aider les personnes et les familles touchées par la consommation
- Organiser ateliers, groupes de discussion et campagnes de sensibilisation
- Offrir intervention de crise, counselling et soutien aux groupes
- Collaborer avec les écoles, les partenaires et les autres départements
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme d'études collégiales en techniques de travail social ou de services sociaux
- Connaissance de la culture crie et des enjeux sociaux et de santé
- Expérience en counselling et en situation de crise
- Maîtrise du cri et de l'anglais
- Habileté à travailler en équipe multidisciplinaire
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | Cree, English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social work techniques, Social service techniques, Drug and alcohol prevention, Educators in Native Childcare Services, Special Needs Education for aboriginal and Inuit children |
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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.
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- 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 the various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
The National Native Alcohol & Drug Addiction Program (NNADAP) worker develops and runs prevention, intervention and aftercare services and activities that aim to reduce or prevent alcohol and drug addiction in Eeyou Istchee. More specifically:
• Helps individuals and families that may be struggling with substance use by establishing and running education, awareness and prevention initiatives;
• Collaborates with regional and local partners to reduce substance abuse and dependencies, and thereby contribute to the well-being of Cree individuals, families, and communities;
• Organizes, coordinates and implements a range of prevention, intervention and aftercare activities that are suited for the individual such as: workshops, recreation activities, discussion groups, public awareness campaigns, spiritual and cultural programs’ activities and other community activities related to drug and alcohol abuse;
• Participates in school programs and cultural events;
• Participates actively in aftercare activities that includes crisis intervention, counselling services, sharing circles and support groups, support visits and referrals to other services, including detox and medical treatments, social services, and band services;
• Collaborate with all the age group departments and with various organizations to foster common objectives and inspire prevention and awareness within the community.
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 counseling 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;
• Fluency in French is an asset.
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