Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who evaluates social functioning, determines an intervention plan and ensures its implementation. It supports and restores the social functioning of the person in reciprocity with their environment with the aim of promoting the optimal development of the human being in interaction with their environment.
It carries out design, orientation, consultation, updating, analysis and evaluation activities in one or more social programs.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: * Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Social Services;* Member in good standing of the Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists of Quebec (OTSTCFQ).
Experience:
- Two years of experience in social work is an asset.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience in community work with agencies and services relevant to youth development;
- Demonstrated case management experience within youth, school, and/or social services programs;
- Ability to apply Eeyou/Eenou culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services where possible;
- Ability to develop and maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships with students, families and colleagues;
- Understanding of First Nations culture and issues that affect children, families and communities;
- Understanding of First Nation social service models and approaches;
- Knowledge of Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
- Good understanding of child and youth psychosocial issues;
- Knowledge of community resources;
- Knowledge of the roles of CMC programs, Youth Protection, treatment centers;
- Excellent interpersonal and listening communication skills;
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
LANGUAGE* Fluent in English;* Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
