Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Job Summary
Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join their Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.
The successful candidate will work within a person, family, and community-centred trauma and violence-informed, and Indigenous culturally safe care model. They will be responsible for supporting an integrated traditional wellness program in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhood and connecting with VCH clinicians across Mental Health, Substance Use, and Primary Care services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide culturally competent and safe interventions or practices for Indigenous clients experiencing or at risk for homelessness with complex substance use and mental wellness issues.
- Develop and enhance community communications/relationships, providing consultation services to VCH clinicians and engaging in ongoing team planning, development, evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
- Work in an outreach capacity, providing direct client care and culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.
- Develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions and practices into care, embedding principles of cultural safety.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or related experience, with demonstrated work with Indigenous communities. They will also have experience in the health authority system, particularly working with Indigenous individuals, communities, or organizations on issues related to health and wellness.
Knowledge and Abilities
The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care, as well as a demonstrated understanding and in-depth knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples and history.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?
Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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