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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 various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups. REQUIREMENTS Education: Must have a CEGEP diploma with a core concentration in techniques of social worker or a CEGEP certificate in social techniques or social counseling techniques. Other: Completed Charlie Training or is willing to follow the training. Completed PCFI Training or is willing to follow the training. Knowledge and Abilities: 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 the users; Interest and ability for paperwork and written reports; Willing to learn about 1st line services (including Home care) and work with the CLSC Clientele; Ability to work in collaboration with CLSC Community worker, NNADAP worker and other medical Social Services staff and other organisms within and outside the community; Must be ready to work occasionally outside the regular working hours (availability); Must be sensitive to womens issues; Skills in counseling and knowledge of the laws: Y.O.A., Y.P.A., L.H.S.S.S; Understanding of families and human relations; Initiative, dynamism and sense of responsibility; Excellent interpersonal and listening communication skills; Autonomous, flexible, discrete and empathetic; Teamwork skills; Dynamism. LANGUAGE Fluent in English and in Cree; Fluency in French is an asset.