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SOCIAL WORKER (1550)

@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay

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Chisasibi, Quebec

2+ years experience
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The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring a Social Worker for the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Health Centre in Chisasibi. The role carries out psychosocial assessments, counselling, referrals and group outreach within an interdisciplinary team. It requires a social work bachelor's degree, OTSTCFQ membership and two years of relevant experience, and includes an on-call period.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and follow-ups with clients
  • Provide counselling, information and referral services for women and families
  • Organize group interventions and outreach activities
  • Liaise with community resources and health services
  • Work within an interdisciplinary team

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or social services
  • Member in good standing of the OTSTCFQ
  • Two years of relevant social work experience
  • Fluent English; Cree and French an asset
  • Knowledge of Cree culture is an asset
  • On-call period included

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Community medicineCounsellingCoachingCritical thinkingDecision makingTeamwork
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Employer posting date
2026-09-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience2+ years
Travelground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish, French, Cree
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studySocial Work, Social Services

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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.

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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 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
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  • 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…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersChisasibi, QC
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1978
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Job description

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
A person who assesses social functioning, develops an intervention plan, and ensures its implementation. They support and restore the individual's social functioning in reciprocity with their environment, with the goal of fostering optimal human development in interaction with their surroundings.
They carry out design, guidance, consultation, updating, analysis, and evaluation activities within one or more social programs.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
The Community Miyupimaatisiiun (health) Centre (CMC), offers front-line services and community health for the local population of Chisasibi. Services are given where it is best suited in accordance with the clients’ needs and are offered through various means such as consultation at the CMC, home visit, group activities and support with community resources.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team and more specifically in close partnership with Community Health Representative (CHR), Community worker, Nurse, Social Assistance Technician, Doctor, Nutritionist, Midwives, and various other community health services and staff;
• Carries out psychosocial assessment, care, counselling, information and referral services for women and family in order to resolve psychosocial and emotional problems and allow the clienteles to increase their self-reliance, quality of life and social integration;
• Supports different community working relationships including participation, liaison and consultation;
• Liaise and refer to other resources within the CMC and other community entities and resources.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, interventions and follow-ups with clients;
• Organize group interventions as well as outreach activities to support community members;
• Carries out all other related tasks upon the request of her/his immediate supervisor;
• Performs any other related tasks.

REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Social Services;
• Member in good standing of the Ordre professionnel des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ).
Experience:
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in social work.
Knowledge and Abilities:
• Good understanding of psychosocial issues;
• Knowledge of Cree culture, social/health issues and Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
• Ability to identify and analyze clientele needs;
• Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge, as applied to coaching and training;
• Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills;
• Sense of accountability, resourcefulness and autonomy;
• Teamwork skills.
• Excellent autonomy and adaptation skills;
Language:
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree and French is an asset.
Other:
• Includes on-call period.

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