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Social worker – service navigator 
  • Hourly rate of $30.51 to $39.47, depending on experience. 
  • Reimbrusement of professionnal dues. 
  • Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week). 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
The incumbent will support Indigenous families in their efforts when they find themselves in a youth protection context. 

Concretely, your main challenges will be to :  

  • Advise and support families in the articulation of their needs and aspirations.  
  • Facilitate the understanding of the workings of the youth protection system.  
  • Accompanying families in finding and implementing options to overcome barriers to successful outcomes. 
  • Build long-term relationships with child welfare professionals and authorities. 
  • Act as a witness to the journeys of families in the context of youth protection. 
REQUIREMENTS 

Your profile  
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminology or equivalent, combined with 2 to 5 years of work experience in a similar field. 
  • Work experience and-or knowledge related to the reality and issues in the Indigenous environment. 
  • Great knowledge of the Office Suite software; 
  • Basics knowledge of the judicial system and resources related; 
  • Good knowledge of French and English. 
  • Being a member of a professional order, an asset. 
Your skills 

  • Interpersonal skills; 
  • Listening skills; 
  • Ability to work in team; 
  • Analytical skills and ability to synthesize; 
  • Critical mindset and discernment; 
  • Autonomy. 
OTHER 

  • Workplace : VDNFC and outreach 
  • Start date : February 2022 ​
Are you interested in this challenge? Persons are asked to submit their application before January 28th, 2022 at the following address: 

Val-d’Or Native Friendship Center 
Human Resources Department 
e-mail : [email protected] 
website : www.caavd.ca
ORGANIZATION 
The Val-d'Or Native Friendship 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; 
  • Voluntary retirement savings plan; 
  • Sick and personal leave bank. ​

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS  
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.