COMMUNITY WORKER (1543) at CBHSSJB

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Person who participates in identifying the needs of the population and uses the appropriate techniques to implement various community action programs. She/he acts as a resource person for community groups.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
In accordance with the policy and procedures of the CBHSSJB and within the framework of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Protection Act, S-5. and CMC mandate, the incumbent:
• Carries out the provisions of the Youth Protection Act in accordance with the Reference Manual on the Youth Protection Act, the Cree Health and Social Services Act and all CBHSSJB’s Policies and Procedures;
• Assesses, within required timeframes, the situation of children and families signaled to Youth Protection to permit the DYP to determine whether or not security or development is compromised in accordance with the factors of analysis contained in article 38.2 of the Youth Protection Act;
• Determines the degree of risk and...