Primary Care Community Representative- Awash & Uschiniichisuu (S-2425-0777A)

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Person who, without having a diploma as a Community Worker or a Social Assistance Technician and within the limits of her/his skills and training, does work that is similar in nature and related to that of a Community Worker or a Social Assistance Technician. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: The Primary care community representative works with other members of the healthcare team to support the delivery of clinical services. The person works for the Awash & Uschiniichisuu services that delivers general services to clients aged 0 to 29 years old. The tasks may include: Acts as a liaison to help people navigates the medical system and to help the non-indigenous healthcare workers to understand Cree culture and values in order to deliver culturally appropriate care; Reports on medical file after seeing the patients; Work in a multidisciplinary team and participate in inter-professional meetings with community workers, nurses, doctors, nutritionist, dental and psychoeducators, social worker and other community health services and staff; Provide emotional support to the clients; Participate in intervention plans; Promotes Health awareness in the community including disease prevention (outreach, pamphlets, workshops, radio); Carries out all other related tasks upon the request of her/his immediate supervisor. Education: High School diploma. Knowledge and abilities: Demonstrates ability to translate the information from Cree to a second language (or the opposite) into an oral or written way; Motivation to work in a health field: education, promotion and prevention of illness to support the individual and community in a holistic manner, to learn more about a healthy lifestyle; Interested in families and human relations; Sensitivity in coping with behavior problems; Good critical thinking, synthesis, organizational and decision-making skills; Emotional maturity; Autonomous, flexible, discreet and empathetic; Teamwork skill, dynamism, sense of accountability and resourcefulness; Good interpersonal and communication skills. LANGUAGE Fluent in Cree and English.

Location: Québec City, CA

Posted Date: 11/26/2024