PSYCHO-EDUCATOR - MSDC (P-2425-0597F)

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay; Quebec; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is seeking an experienced Psychoeducator to develop and evaluate programs aimed at the psycho-social rehabilitation of users. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in Psychoeducation, strong communications skills, and knowledge of Cree culture. Benefits include a remoteness premium, retention bonus, accommodation, and group insurance.

Benefits

Remoteness premium

Retention bonus based on years of service

Accommodation provided

Moving and storage expenses covered

Group insurance plan

Unpaid leave up to 48 months

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychoeducation required.
• Two years of relevant experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English; Cree or French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conceives, updates, analyzes, and evaluates psycho-social rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Ability to identify and analyze client needs

Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge

Excellent interpersonal and listening skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Strong organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Adaptability

Open-mindedness to different values and cultures

Education

Master's degree in Psychoeducation

Member in good standing of OPPQ

Job description

Person who conceives, updates, analyzes, and evaluates programs aimed at the psycho-social rehabilitation of users.

Education: Must have a master's degree in Psychoeducation; Member in good standing of OPPQ (Ordre des psychoéducateurs et psychoéducatrices du Québec).

Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to identify and analyze client needs;
• Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge related to coaching and training;
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills;
• Strong critical thinking, synthesis, organizational, and decision-making skills;
• High adaptability;
• Open-mindedness to others' languages, cultures, values, and beliefs;
• Knowledge of Cree culture and language, social/health issues, and Eenou/Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices is an asset.

Language: Fluent in English; fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

Benefits and Compensation

• Remoteness premium depending on community and family status;
• Retention bonus based on years of service in the North;
• Cargo premium: Weekly amount to be confirmed depending on the community;
• Accommodation provided: Furnished, heat, and electricity included (for family or non-family status);
• Moving and storage expenses covered by the employer;
• Three (3) to four (4) annual trips depending on family status;
• Group insurance plan;
• Employees may request unpaid leave to work in a northern institution (up to 48 months).

About Us

The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay provides health and social services in the Eeyou Istchee region, a remote area in northern Quebec comprising nine Cree communities with nearly 18,000 residents. Services include front-line care in local clinics and second-line care at the regional hospital in Chisasibi. When necessary, patients are transported to institutions affiliated with McGill University's RUIS.