Cree Board Of Health And Social Services Of James Bay

Planning, Programming and Research Officer- MSDC (P-2324-0895C)
Community : Eastmain
Reference number : CAT4-24-1219
Position Number : 1090
Job Location : Eastmain
Site : Multi Services day center (MSDC), Eastmain, 61 Nouchimi
Job Status : Permanent- Full time
Work Shifts : Day
Division : CMC- Eastmain
Salary Scale : Min. (1) $27.08 – Max. (18) $47.98
Job Category : Psychology and social services professional (HRO, psychologist, social worker, psychoeducator, community org, reviewer, etc.)
Posting End Date : 2024-05-17

Description :
Person who is responsible for the Multi-Service Day Centre Program and other initiatives related to Allied Health services with a view to providing professional assistance for the development of services. She/he conducts research activities that are necessary for identifying and assessing needs and resources. She/he designs and proposes development plans and programs in order to ensure adequate service planning. She/he provides advice concerning the implementation or improvement of programs and/or services. She/he may participate in various teaching or training activities.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
She/he may lead or support different levels of planning (strategic, tactical and operational) and participates in capacity building and support to the staff of the MSDC’s. He/she shall organize training for the partners in the milieu, as needed. He/she will also be in charge of generating and supporting joint dialogue among all the partners by forwarding clear and precise information, generate a fair and informed understanding of the needs and implement additional joint dialogue means. She/he supports the development and implementation of services quality assurance within an allied health context.

Education:
• University degree in health sciences, human sciences or social sciences, or any other pertinent disciplines;
• Licensing in an allied health professional order in Quebec is a strong asset.

Experience:
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience relevant to the responsibilities of the job.

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Good knowledge of MSSS legislation, regulations, the Ministry network and programs, and current trends;
• Demonstrated experience in organizational strategic and tactical planning, program planning and evaluation;
• Extensive knowledge of planning and evaluation methods;
• Good knowledge of continuum of services, multi disciplinary teams and community based health interventions;
• Knowledge of First Nations health/social service models, trends and issues is an asset;
• Knowledge of Cree culture, language, and social/health issues in Eeyou Istchee is an asset;
• Strong record in a similar type of planning, programming and evaluation environment;
• Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work in collaboration with all colleagues and decision-making skills;
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and teamwork skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and presentation.

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

No housing provided for this position.

Comments :
We thank all those who apply, but we will communicate only with those selected for a selection process.

The CBHSSJB applies an equal access employment program and invites Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, women and people with disabilities to apply. In accordance with various sections of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA), the organization has the objective of staffing all of its positions with qualified and competent beneficiaries of the JBNQA.