Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team in the Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use department. As a key member of our team, you will work within a person, family, and community-centred trauma and violence-informed, and Indigenous culturally safe care model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and implementation of traditional wellness programs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhood.
  • Collaborate with VCH clinicians across Mental Health, Substance Use, and Primary Care services to integrate traditional wellness into care plans for Indigenous clients.
  • Provide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.
  • Develop and enhance community communications/relationships, providing consultation services to VCH clinicians.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or related experience, with demonstrated work with Indigenous communities.
  • Experience in the health authority system, particularly working with Indigenous individuals, communities, or organizations on issues related to health and wellness.
  • Experience coordinating and delivering traditional wellness/medicine within community.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care, with Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
  • Demonstrated understanding and in-depth knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples and history.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and recognize current health care system gaps and barriers for Indigenous individuals and communities seeking health care.

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.



  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job Title: Youth Indigenous Cultural PractitionerVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team. This role will involve working with Indigenous youth and families to provide culturally safe and sensitive services.Key Responsibilities:Provide culturally competent and safe interventions or practices for...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Work within the context of a person, family, and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Work within the context of a person, family, and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join their Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Work within the context of a person, family, and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join their Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Work within the context of a person, family, and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Develop and enhance community communications/relationships,...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Develop and enhance community communications/relationships,...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job Title: Youth Indigenous Cultural PractitionerVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team, you will play a vital role in providing culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job Title: Youth Indigenous Cultural PractitionerVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team. As a key member of our Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team, you will play a vital role in providing culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous individuals experiencing...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    About the RoleVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team. As a culturally safe practitioner, you will work within the context of a person, family, and community-centred trauma and violence-informed care model.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development of an integrated traditional wellness program in...

  • Program Manager

    1 month ago


    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Urban Native Youth Association Full time

    Job Title: Program Manager - Indigenous Youth Arts and CultureUrban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program, which provides a safe and welcoming space for Indigenous youth to explore arts and culture.Job Summary:The Program Manager will be responsible for...

  • Program Manager

    1 month ago


    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Urban Native Youth Association Full time

    Job Title: Program Manager - Indigenous Youth Arts and CultureUrban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead the Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program, which provides a safe and welcoming space for Indigenous youth to explore arts and culture.Job Summary:The Program Manager will be responsible for...

  • Program Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Urban Native Youth Association Full time

    Job Title: Program Manager - Indigenous Youth Arts and CultureUrban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead our Overly Creative Minds (OCM) program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring its success in supporting and empowering...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Role Summary Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join the Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team. Key Responsibilities Provide culturally competent care to Indigenous youth with complex substance use and mental health issues. Support the development and implementation of traditional wellness...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver 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...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Indigenous Cultural Practitioner Role SummaryWe are seeking an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to provide culturally safe care to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.As an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will work within...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Indigenous Cultural Practitioner Role SummaryWe are seeking an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to provide culturally safe care to Indigenous individuals experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.As an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will work within...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job SummaryVancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Youth Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join their team. As a key member of the Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use team, you will work within a person, family, and community-centred trauma and violence-informed, and Indigenous culturally safe care model.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Job Title: Youth Indigenous Cultural Services SpecialistWe are seeking a dedicated Youth Indigenous Cultural Services Specialist to join our team at Vancouver Coastal Health.About the Role:Provide culturally safe and sensitive services to Indigenous youth experiencing complex psycho-social challenges.Work within the context of a person, family, and...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    About the RoleVancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner to join our team. As an Indigenous Cultural Practitioner, you will work within the context of a person, family, and community-centred trauma and violence-informed, and Indigenous culturally safe care model.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide culturally safe and sensitive services...