Social Worker

Person who does design, guidance, counselling, implementation, analysis and assessment work in one or more social programs.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Under the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre (CMC), offering front-line services and community health for the local population of Chisasibi, the person works for the Chishaayiyuu program providing health and social services for prevention, care, rehabilitation and support of adults aged 30 and over. Services are provided where they are needed by the client and according to their needs. Services are provided through a variety of means, including consultation in person at the CMC, home visits, group activities and accompaniment to 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.