Edmundston is looking to fill a community intervention position

Sep 4, 2024

To meet the growing needs of community members who find themselves in precarious situations, the municipality is seeking to fill a new community worker position. Under the authority of the Police Force Deputy Chief – Administration, in collaboration with the NB Department of Social Development, this service will help provide support and access to available resources for individuals that need it the most.

The hired community worker will:

• Reduce chronic homelessness in the region by directing homeless people to available housing and services

• Offer support, accompaniment, and become an access point to resources available for survivors of criminal acts

• Play a key role in preventing the risk of housing loss by collaborating with individuals experiencing various psychosocial problems

“The Police Force is increasingly solicited to respond to calls and cases involving people in physical, psychological, or social distress situations. These people have the right to obtain proper resources, more easily and quickly, by having someone to turn to,” explained Steve Robinson, Edmundston Police Force Chief.

The municipality wishes to be proactive by making an additional resource available to citizens who need it most, by further humanizing the services currently offered. This resource will act directly on the ground and help the population, not only with restorative, but also preventive measures.

“The person who fills this position will be an invaluable resource for the community, ensuring a liaison between citizens in need and available resources. People who gradually or suddenly find themselves in a precarious situation, for whatever reason, need, not only resources, but guidance and support. This type of intervention will provide increased presence and availability for our citizens,” concluded Mayor Eric Marquis.

The community worker position is open from Wednesday September 4 to Wednesday September 25, 4 p.m.

For the job description, please click here : Community Worker Position

For the application form, click here : Application for employment 

Note that the job description is in French. For the English version, please contact the Human Resources Department at 506.739.2109.

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CONTACT: Marc Thériault, Senior Human Resources Coordinator, City of Edmundston, 506.739.2109