Clinical Activities Assistant Assessment and Orientation

Mino Obigiwasin Anicinape Child and Family Services was established to provide child and family services to its population. This initiative follows an agreement signed with CISSSAT for the management of youth protection services for the four Anicinape communities: Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Abitibiwinni (Pikogan), and Long Point (Winneway).

The vision of Mino Obigiwasin is to ensure that all Anicinape children and families live in a stable, safe, and nurturing environment rooted in their culture.

POSITION SUMMARY

In keeping with the mission, orientations, values, and general policies of Mino Obigiwasin, the incumbent provides daily clinical support to team members, including on-site guidance and support. They may also be called upon to develop and deliver culturally adapted training content.

Under the authority of the Regional Assessment and Orientation (A&O) Point of Service Manager, the Clinical Activities Assistant supports the service manager in their duties, particularly in relation to the professional development of employees working in the A&O program and Complementary Field Verification (CFV).

As part of the responsibilities delegated by the Director of Youth Protection (DYP), the incumbent participates in the assessment and analysis of the needs of Anicinape children and families served by Mino Obigiwasin. They apply a critical perspective and contribute to identifying solutions aimed at ensuring service quality, in accordance with practice standards, the reserved acts associated with the A&O program, and the application of the Youth Protection Act as well as the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

They actively contribute to the continuous improvement of culturally relevant and safe practices, while respecting the realities of the four communities served by Mino Obigiwasin. In carrying out their duties, the incumbent works closely with an interdisciplinary team and community partners.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the service manager in ensuring service quality and compliance with practice standards, including managing waiting lists and CFV requests.
• Contribute to the integration of clinical orientations, models, and culturally adapted intervention approaches.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff in applying the clinical process.
• Support staff in crisis situations, complex or urgent cases, and placements.
• Attend team meetings and facilitate them in the absence of the service manager.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and partners, including extended family members and community resources, in a spirit of collaboration and complementarity.
• Participate in the development of professional practices and clinical competencies.
• Support staff in various types of meetings, such as Wawiya, access tables with rehabilitation centre (RC), second-level meetings with mental health services, and multidisciplinary meetings with internal or external partners.
• Develop and/or facilitate clinical workshops.
• Assist staff in preparing for court appearances and accompany them as required.
• Review assessment reports prior to file closure or, at the request of the service manager, review social assessment reports on a child’s situation.
• Support the effective implementation of collaboration agreements.
• Perform any other related duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychoeducation, or equivalent.
• Membership in a professional order related to reserved acts under the program.
• Relevant experience in youth protection intervention.
• Knowledge of and experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Current employment with Mino Obigiwasin is considered a strong asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance with employer contribution after 3 months and pension plan (RBA) after 6 months with an employer contribution of 182%.
• Hourly premium applicable to the Youth Protection program.
• Flexible schedule, 10 sick days and 5 wellness days per year.
• Employee assistance program and telemedicine services paid by the employer.
• Dynamic and creative team environment.

Posting closing date: February 27, 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Interested candidates must submit their résumé and cover letter to:

Ressources humaines / Human Resources

Bureau administratif/Administrative office

1399, chemin Sullivan

Val-d’Or (Québec) J9P 6V6

Tel : (819) 975-5535 mikamowin@mino-obigiwasin.ca

Hiring Priority

Priority will be given to First Nations and Inuit candidates from Québec. Only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.