Conseil Cri de la santé et des services sociaux de la Baie James

Description du poste

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director- CMC, the incumbent contributes to the planning, organization, coordination and support for the delivery of Chishaayiyuu Miyupimaatisiiun Services, of the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Center (CMC). The incumbent collaborates with the Director CMC and the CMC coordinators to provide healthcare and social services to the population.

The incumbent serves as a liaison, coordination and support point amongst all concerned managements for the CMC Services. These responsibilities are for the adult (30 years and older and Elders) and their care giver preventive and curative health care, infectious diseases, homecare and social services.

As the services progress, the selected candidate will provide primary care services to a panel of clients and families (0-99), in a transition structure to the new care model (Nisk model).

Exigences

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies or Psychosocial field, such as Social Work, Psycho-Education, Criminology, Sociology or Psychology or be on the list of persons with acquired rights in accordance with PL-21;
• Certificate or courses in administration are an asset;
• Three (3) years experience in supervision of Youth Protection services in a First Nations context.

Knowledge and abilities

• Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience of the Cree culture and fluent in the Cree language.
• Strong knowledge, experience, and understanding of Cree healing practices.
• Ability to apply Cree culture, values and teachings into programs and services.
• Knowledge of the MSSS Network and its current orientations, services and operations.
• Good knowledge of operational planning, organization and coordination, and; financial and human resources management.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with all colleagues, as a team member and team leader.
• Ability in administrative computer applications.
• Leadership, multidisciplinary team functioning and line management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, planning and organizational skills.
• Autonomous, flexible, and ability to multi-task.
• Human relations, coaching and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation.

LANGUAGE

• Fluency in Cree and English;
• Fluency in French is an asset.

OTHER

• Includes on-call periods;
• Willing to travel.

Conditions de travail

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures the responsibilities for programming of services delivered in the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Center according to the CBHSSJB’s clientele approach and Cree culture. This includes:

• Vaccination and Immunization programs;
• Preventive health care;
• Nutrition and dietician;
• Social services;
• Occupational health and therapy;
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation;
• Chronic disease & illness;
• Elders’ health and well-being;
• Homecare.

2. Contributes to the leadership, and the planning, organization, coordination and support for the development and programming of the Services programming, and the incorporation of such in policies, procedures, protocols and tools;
3. Ensures the supervision, quality assurance and on-going evaluation according to the policies in place;
4. Advises the Director CMC on Chishaayiyuu services, health, social, allied and clinical matters;
5. Ensures the circulation, application and compliance with the beneficiaries’ and their families’ individuality, privacy and rights; code of ethics and confidentiality.
6. Ensures that the programs and services provided are based on respect and autonomy of individuals and communities, and respond to their bio-psycho-social needs as well as cultural and spiritual needs;
7. Ensures the efficient people management of the Unit by:

• Demonstrating and promoting on-going, effective and open communication with employees, including keeping staff members informed of decisions that impact them and/or their Unit;
• Being directly responsible and accountable for the supervision and management of employees and overall management of the Unit;

8. Ensures the financial management of the Unit;
9. Contributes to the accomplishment of the strategic regional plan of the CBHSSJB through collaborative partnerships, and involvement with the organization’s management, staff and various external partners;
10. Promotes stimulating innovation, learning and the use of new practices for their relevance and effectiveness;
11. Carries out any other function at the request of the immediate supervisor.