COMMUNITY WORKER (2375) at CBHSSJB
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) • waswanipi, Canada
Role Description
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who participates in identifying the needs of the population and uses the appropriate techniques to implement the various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
The National Native Alcohol & Drug Addiction Program (NNADAP) worker develops and runs prevention, intervention and aftercare services and activities that aim to reduce or prevent alcohol and drug addiction in Eeyou Istchee. More specifically:
• Helps individuals and families that may be struggling with substance use by establishing and running education, awareness and prevention initiatives;
• Collaborates with regional and local partners to reduce substance abuse and dependencies, and thereby contribute to the well-being of Cree individuals, families, and communities;
• Organizes, coordinates and implements a range of prevention, intervention and aftercare activities that are suited for the indiv...