Detailed Overview

Working within a framework of cultural safety and humility, trauma informed practice, and using best practices and research evidence, the Indigenous Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor provides assessment, planning, treatment interventions and supports that incorporate relevant traditional First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge and First Nations, Métis and Inuit approaches as appropriate. Practices and approaches are considerate of each child or youth’s family and community context and will facilitate a cultural connection to any child or youth that identify as First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The Indigenous Child, Youth, and Family Counsellor supports care coordination across child, youth and family services, local service areas, and regional and provincial service. Emphasis is on reducing barriers and facilitating timely access to clinical and non-clinical service where appropriate and feasible through collaborative, respectful relationships wi...