HUMAN RELATION OFFICER (Adults, Elders) - 1553 Permanent full-time – CSN

Description of the employer

The CLSC is on the Naskapi territory of Kawawachikamach, a region rich in nature and culture. It is responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and providing health and social services to the Naskapi community. It also collaborates in the health care of the entire population of the region.

Enjoy the marvelous mountain landscapes in all seasons! Participate in efforts to reconnect with the traditions of the only Naskapi community in Quebec and in the world. The growing opportunities to combine social and community services as well as cultural activities promise inclusion in the daily life of an endearing community that is always happy to share its art and its history.

Working at CLSC Naskapi is much more than just a job. It is a guaranteed professional and personal development!

Brief description of functions

Person who carries out design, evaluation, orientation, consultation, updating and analysis activities in one or more social programs. He carries out interventions at the psychosocial level in an interdisciplinary philosophy and collaborates in the different stages of programming the activities of the service to which he is assigned and in the evaluation of quality, at the request of his immediate superior. He participates in promotion and prevention activities.

Specific functions and requirements

Under the authority of the head of social and community services, his main areas of intervention are:

• Performs various types of psychosocial interventions as required;

• Intervenes with adult, elderly, and individuals with loss of autonomy;

• Conducts individual, couple, family, or group interventions based on their field of practice and the program’s service offering;

• Intervenes in psychosocial issues and crisis situations such as suicide, domestic violence, addictions, mental health problems, etc.;

• Conducts psychosocial assessments, develops an intervention plan that meets the client’s needs. Provides support, advice, information, and orientation services to resolve psychosocial and emotional problems and enable clients to increase their autonomy, quality of life, and social integration;

• Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary partners as well as external partners (such as community organizations, the Band Council, the police, the CISSS Côte-Nord, the Public Curator) and actively contributes to the development and maintenance of the multidisciplinary team;

• Plans, organizes, and participates in psychosocial prevention-promotion activities, in collaboration with team members and community partners;

• Ensures record-keeping and prepares statistical reports;

• Actively participates in the development of projects aimed at the elderly, such as day centers and senior homes;

• Adapts intervention techniques and strategies in respect of Naskapi culture and values;

• Participates in interviews, home visits, case discussions, and team meetings;

• Assesses and refers clients to external resources, as needed;

• Ensures liaison with North-South organizations;

• Provides coverage during the absence of other team members;

• Provides psychosocial on-call duty in the evenings and weekends, on a rotating basis;

• Performs any other related tasks as requested by their immediate supervisor.

• Must hold, depending on the required field of activity, a bachelor's degree in human sciences or social sciences such as social work, psychoeducation, criminology or psychology. In the absence of a Human Relations Officer who meets all the requirements of the position, a candidate with a college degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. social work technician or special education) may be considered. If a technician candidate is selected, the applicable salary range will be that which corresponds to his/her level of education;

• Member of a professional order (a major asset);

• Two (2) years of relevant experience with youth-family clients (an asset);

• Experience working in a remote region (an asset);

• Fluency in oral and written English;

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;

• Interest in sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues;

• Demonstrates initiative, organization and autonomy;

• Demonstrates open-mindedness in the face of cultural difference, interest and empathy towards others;

• Good ability to adapt to a new environment;

• Valid driving license. 

Working conditions

• Hourly rate according to the Nomenclature des titres d’emploi, des libellés, des taux et des échelles de salaire du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux, based on the job title related to the candidate’s diploma;

• Day shift, schedule of 35h/week, from Monday to Friday;

• Availability shift;

• Isolation premium of $221,92/week of 35 hours (without dependent) or $391,18/week of 35 hours (with dependent);

• Cargo premium $83,75/week (adult and child 12 years and older), $41,88/week (child under 12);

• Retention premium starting at $6,050 annually for an employee with less than one year of continuous service at the Naskapi CLSC;

• Furnished accommodation provided, everything is included (high-speed fiber optic Internet), if located more than 50 km from your place of residence;

• Moving and storage costs reimbursed by the CLSC;

• Transportation day and travel expenses paid;

• 4 annual outings for full-time employees with a “no dependent” status: The full-time work schedule averages 8-9 weeks worked and 4 weeks off;

• 3 annual outings for a “with dependent(s)” status: The full-time work schedule averages 12-13 weeks worked and 4-5 weeks off;

• Possibility to obtain a Nordic leave if you are working in the Health System;

• Group insurance;

• Pension plan (RREGOP).

Application

Internal and external posting. Priority will be given internally.

For all information requests or to submit your resume: 09.nskp.rh@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Access to equality in employment

The CLSC Naskapi operates an equal access employment program and invites Aboriginals, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, women and people with disabilities to apply.

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