Job Description

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation


1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0


P: 250.725.3350 F:250.725.3352

Child & Family Services (CFS) Clinical Co

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Job Title: CFS Clinical Counsellor Job Category: Full-time permanent

Department/Group: Health and Community Services Department #: 700

Location: Tofino, BC Rate of pay: $75,000-$90,000 annual salary

Reports To: CFS Manager Position Type: Salary

Position Summary:

The Child & Family Services (CFS) Clinical Counsellor offers holistic support to the members of


the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations community. The role prioritizes the well-being and healing of


individuals, ensuring a balance between cultural traditions and modern therapeutic practices.


This position upholds the values of accountability, respect, and community healing by


maintaining detailed and accurate records that reflect the Nation's teachings and providing


reports to funders such as the First Nations Health Authority, offering a comprehensive view


of the services provided.

Cultural Commitment:

The CFS Clinical Counsellor is deeply committed to the cultural values of the Tla-o-qui-aht


First Nations, ensuring that all services provided are grounded in the traditional ways of


knowing, healing, and understanding. This role actively promotes the Tla-o-qui-aht concept


of huu-piits-tulth (helping one another), with the aim of fostering a thriving, healthy


community that supports its members in the restoration of balance, wellness, and


connection to both the land and each other.

Duties and Responsibilities

:


Facilitate cultural healing and wellness activities, including therapy, counselling, group
discussions, and community gatherings that honor the traditional teachings of the Tla-o-qui-

aht First Nations.
Stay well-versed in diverse healing practices, both traditional and contemporary, and guide
clients to appropriate resources that resonate with their individual needs.
Offer ongoing support to Tla-o-qui-aht youth, adults, and families, ensuring that their








emotional, spiritual, and mental health needs are met.


Support the Holding Up Our Women and GirlsProject, facilitating safe spaces where women
and girls can engage in cultural activities, learn about topics such as sexual health, consent,


healthy relationships, trauma, resilience, and abuse prevention, and participate in wellness


practices such as self-defence and safety planning.
Collaborate with Tla-o-qui-aht Elders and cultural leaders to impart knowledge of traditional
skills, including language, beading, weaving, regalia-making, harvesting, food and medicine


preparation, and cultural ceremonies.
Organize monthly on the landexperiences, such as harvesting, hiking, boat rides, or camping
trips, allowing women and girls to connect with the land and the teachings of the Ha'wiih


(Hereditary Chiefs).
Collaborate with Elders and cultural experts to collect and share traditional Nuu-chah-nulth
teachings on sexual health, consent, and healthy relationships, developing educational


materials and videos for the community.
Work alongside the Community Services Team to develop and deliver community education
focused on prevention, understanding trauma, creating safety, and supporting healthy


relationships, using various mediums such as social media, print resources, and workshops.
Host community gatherings, workshops, and meetings centered on the importance of safety,
healing, and resilience, ensuring that community members, especially the most vulnerable,


are supported by a strong and caring circle.
Provide services, support, and referrals to individuals impacted by sexualized violence, abuse,
and assault, particularly those disclosing during the Holding Up Our Women and Girls


Project.
Create and distribute resources such as referral forms, pamphlets, and manuals to support
community healing.
Foster partnerships with the Warriors Program and Men's Group to offer joint programming
that addresses sexual health, abuse prevention, and consent through culturally relevant


teachings.
Collaborate with other staff to respond to crises, mobilizing the community to support and
strengthen one another in times of need.
Integrate traditional Indigenous healing practices with Western counseling methods, creating
a bridge that honors both systems of knowledge.
Ensure the proper management and confidentiality of client records and documents in
accordance with the Nation's policies and practices.
Approach sensitive matters with discernment and respect, honoring the trust of the








community and adhering to the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's Confidentiality Agreement and


Human Resource Policies.


Other duties as assigned.

Applications will be accepted until position filled.

Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet these qualifications to:

Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager

Email

: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org

or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino.





Only successful applicants granted an interview will be contacted.