Assignment in Northern communities - Fly in / Fly out
Looking for a new opportunity in the Northern Region? We are hiring for the Inuulitsivik Health Center!
The Foster Care Department, covering the Hudson Bay coast, is seeking four (4) candidates ready to commit to a Fly-in / Fly-out mandate, following this rotation : 6 weeks in Nunavik / 3 weeks off in the south, and then repeat for an indefinite period!
Departures are planned between November 25th and December 9th for the initial 6-week period.
Start : As soon as possible
Required Qualifications :
DEC in Youth Correctional Intervention Techniques
AEC in Special Education
DEC in Special Education
DEC in Social Work
Valid driver’s license
Experience :
Experience working with families and children (mandatory)
Experience with vulnerable populations (multi-issue psychosocial cases) (mandatory)
Experience in Indigenous communities (a strong asset)
Experience with Youth Protection (an asset)
Strong ability to manage stress related to the mandate and northern living conditions (weather, water, isolation, transportation limitations, etc.)
What You’ll Do :
Recruit foster families
Conduct initial assessments, evaluations, and re-evaluations of foster families
Determine the best matches based on children’s specific needs
Provide support and follow-up for foster families
Travel between communities for direct support to foster families
Manage the family room in Puvirnituq and support service delivery
Verify clothing allowances for children and assist with shopping
Help with administrative tasks related to foster family payments, reimbursements, and payroll checks
Collaborate with various partners and community resources
Crisis intervention
Provide psychosocial emergency on-call services
Write progress notes and reports
Collaborate and assist with other Youth Protection services as needed (YCJA, Adoptions, RTS, Assessment-Orientation)
Conditions and Benefits :
Competitive salary : $55 / hour + $60 per day per diem