Perinatal Counsellor

 Hourly rate of $26.84 to $34.72, depending on experience.
 Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).

RESPONSABILITIES

The incumbent accompanies and supports future and new parents from the urban Indigenous community of Val-d'Or throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the early stages of the infant's life
 
 
Concretely, your main challenges will be to :
 
  • Develop a program aimed at promoting maternal and infant health and well-being.
  • Help parents acquire skills that will impact the child’s development and the parent’s growth in their new role.
  • Share basic knowledge and Indigenous tradition related to perinatal care.
  • Support new parent during the early stages of the infant’s life through home visits.
  • Collaborate with the medical team to ensure holistic follow-up for the pregnant woman or the infant.  
 
REQUIREMENTS
 
Your profile 

  • College’s degree in specialized education, nursing, or equivalent, combined with 1 to 2 years of work experience in a similar field.
  • Training in perinatal care, an asset.
  • Work experience and-or knowledge related to the reality and issues in the Indigenous environment.
  • General knowledge of OLO program.
  • Hold a valid driver licence is mandatory.
  • Great knowledge of computer and technological tools (Office suite software).
  • Good knowledge of French and English. 

Your skills

  • Listening skills and ease of communication.
  • Ability to convey knowledge.
  • Planning and organization skills.
  • Aptitude for teamwork.
  • Discretion.
  • Patience and cultural sensitivity.
  • Autonomy and initiative.

OTHER
 
 Workplace : Native Friendship Centre (1272 7th street)
 Start date : October 2024
 
  
Are you interested in this challenge? Persons are asked to submit their application at the following address:
 
Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Center
Human Resources Department
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.caavd.ca
 
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​ORGANIZATION

The Val-d'Or Indigenous Frienship Centre is the largest urban service hub for First Peoples in Quebec. Our great quest: Mino Pimatisi8in. It refers to the state of global, harmonious, and balanced well-being and, more broadly, to the quality of life of the Indigenous population.
 
If you're looking for a flexible work environment and a cause to rally around, you'll love working with our teams.

BENEFITS FOR A BALANCED LIFE

Can a community organization be competitive? Yes! We strive for balance in our community by offering real life benefits.
 
Work-life balance is valued;
Summer hours;
Group insurance;
Simplified pension plan;
Wellness and personal leave bank.

OOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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We encourage applications from Indigenous candidates. Our organization recognizes relevant work experience as educational equivalency. Generally, the recruitment process takes approximately 14 days. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.