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COMMUNITY WORKER (2375) Lowered Requirements
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Quebec
Overview
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 for community groups. The role requires a college diploma in social work or social service techniques, or a high school diploma with conditions, plus fluency in Cree and English. The position includes on-call periods.
Responsibilities:
- Identify the needs of the population
- Implement various community action programs
- Act as a resource person for community groups
- Support individuals in crisis situations
- Collaborate with CMC community workers and NNADAP workers
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in social work or social service techniques, or high school diploma with conditions
- Fluent in Cree and English
- Knowledge of Cree culture and mental health and addiction issues
- Counselling and crisis intervention skills
- Initiative, dynamism and a sense of responsibility
- Availability for on-call periods
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | Cree, English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required), High school (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social work techniques, Social service techniques, Drug and alcohol prevention, Educators in Native Childcare Services, Special Needs Education 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.
- 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 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.
Please note that applicants who do not have the above-mentioned requirements may be considered for this position if they possess the following criteria:
• High School Diploma
• A Reading/writing exam may be required
• 1 year of experience (an asset)
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge and awareness of Mental Health issues and Social Issues within the Cree territory,
• 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.
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