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Michaella MICHAUD-HUNTER

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Compassionate and culturally grounded Indigenous Social Worker with a strong background in mental health support, youth engagement, and trauma-informed counselling. Experienced in working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, with a deep commitment to promoting mental well-being through culturally safe practices. Proven ability to facilitate group sessions, develop educational content, and build trusted relationships with youth, Elders, and community partners. Skilled in brief-solution focused therapy, crisis intervention, and virtual counselling, with a passion for supporting and empowering Indigenous youth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counsellor - Alluriarniq Program

Tungasuvvingat Inuit
06.2024 - Current
  • Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, one-on-one virtual and in-person counselling to individuals at risk of or impacted by sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
  • Develop individualized care plans to support mental health, safety, and healing.
  • Collaborate with internal team members and external service providers to ensure wraparound support.
  • Maintain detailed, confidential case notes and documentation.
  • Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for clients in high-risk situations, including support navigating systems such as justice, child welfare, and health care.

Indigenous Student Mentor

Carleton University
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Provided mentorship to students in the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP).
  • Developed supportive relationships that enhanced students’ abilities to transition into post-secondary education using an individualized approach.
  • Referred students to appropriate resources and support services/programs, including academic advising, career and personal counselling, cultural enrichment programs, and tutoring.
  • Participated in weekly programming preparation and event planning.
  • Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.

Program Leader

Westboro Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated engaging and age-appropriate daily program activities in a safe, inclusive, and structured environment.
  • Ensured consistent supervision and maintained accurate daily attendance records to support program accountability and child safety.
  • Fostered a positive and respectful atmosphere that encouraged social development, creativity, and active participation.

Shift Supervisor and Overnight Youth Worker

Restoring Hope Ministries
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provided support to clients in matters related to crisis intervention, harm reduction, conflict resolution, community resources, alcohol and substance information, and advocacy.
  • Identified individual needs of youth accessing the shelter.
  • Monitored youth in the shelter, ensuring the safety and comfort of clients, volunteers, and staff members.

Case Manager

Restoring Hope Ministries
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated client access to community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, healthcare, clothing, educational and employment opportunities, and relevant mental health services.
  • Assisted clients in developing both short- and long-term goals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying challenges, goals, and necessary interventions.

Program Facilitator

Restoring Hope Ministries
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated drop-in sessions for women impacted by human trafficking, providing emotional support and empowerment.
  • Provided case management, referrals, and advocacy for housing and mental health services.

Case Coordinator - Intensive Support Treatment Program

Youville Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Supported young pregnant and parenting mothers using a trauma-informed approach through psychological, emotional, behavioural, social, educational, and everyday living concerns.
  • Facilitated group sessions for youth transitioning to post-secondary education, focusing on building resilience, life skills, and emotional readiness to support a successful adjustment to new academic and social environments.
  • Worked closely with clients to develop individual treatment plans, and conducted Child and Adolescent Need and Strengths (CANS) assessments.
  • Collaborated closely with external agencies to ensure service provision, minimizing gaps in care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in achieving self-sufficiency by connecting them with relevant community resources and support services.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04-2024

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04-2021

Skills

  • Written and oral communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Client advocacy
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Youth empowerment
  • Mental health support

Certification

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Training - Ongoing
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training - 2025
  • Vicarious Trauma Training - 2025
  • Introduction to Inuktitut for the Workplace Training - 2024
  • Registered Social Worker - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - 2024
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) - Issued 2024
  • Student Support Certificate: Concentration in Student Mental Health and Well-Being - 2024
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C - 2023
  • Indigenous Canada Learning Certificate - 2023
  • Kinàmàgawin Indigenous Learning Certificate - 2023
  • Cross Cultural Competence Training - 2023
  • The Path - Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training - 2021

Timeline

Counsellor - Alluriarniq Program

Tungasuvvingat Inuit
06.2024 - Current

Program Leader

Westboro Academy
09.2022 - 05.2023

Case Manager

Restoring Hope Ministries
05.2022 - 08.2022

Program Facilitator

Restoring Hope Ministries
04.2022 - 08.2022

Indigenous Student Mentor

Carleton University
01.2022 - 04.2024

Case Coordinator - Intensive Support Treatment Program

Youville Centre
01.2021 - 07.2021

Shift Supervisor and Overnight Youth Worker

Restoring Hope Ministries
10.2020 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -

Carleton University

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Algonquin College

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