Mothers Mentor

We envision a region with no new FASD births and where currently affected individuals are well supported.

To establish and ensure that accurate information about FASD, and effective prevention, diagnosis and support services are available in the region.

The Mothers-to-Be Mentorship Program is a free, non-judgmental, 100% voluntary, mentorship program. The MTB Mentorship program is part the Parent-Child Assistance Program, an evidence-based program whose primary goal is to prevent future births of alcohol and drug exposed children.

Mentors provide one-on-one support to women to have and raise healthy babies. This program is for women who are pregnant, are planning to become pregnant or who have recently given birth and are using substances and want to make a real, positive change for their future. We meet women “where they are at” and support them in achieving their evolving needs and goals.

The MTB Mentor is an outreach position that requires flexibility, ability to manage shifting priorities, and frequent travel. This position supports women from marginalized communities who may have experienced trauma, systemic discrimination, stigma, homelessness and/or poverty. Women accessing the program may have concurrent disorders and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. Mentors are required to provide case management to multiple clients who require support simultaneously.

Examples of tasks may include connecting women to appropriate community service providers, supporting women regardless of their personal beliefs or choices using a harm reduction approach. Mentors encourage women to make healthier choices that include their families, partners and other supportive people in their lives and assisting clients in setting realistic goals and working with them to achieve those goals.

• Client Support
• Transportation/Travel
• Documentation and Reporting
• Professional Development & Performance Management

• High school diploma.
• Minimum three years of direct community-based experience working with high-risk populations.
• Must be culturally competent.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and setting appropriate professional boundaries.
• Verbal and written communication skills, ranging from individual case management to collaborating with community agencies and speak in front of large groups.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.

• Post-secondary education in human services or related field will be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting women in a community-based capacity and understanding of issues impacting women who experience poverty, trauma, homelessness, problematic substance use, and/or concurrent disorders.
• Experiencing working with First Nation, Inuit or Métis peoples considered an asset.
• Experiencing providing emotional support to individuals from a strengths-based approach considered an asset.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles considered an asset.
• Knowledge of applying relational theory to client care considered an asset.
• Knowledge of FASD will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice principles will be considered an asset.

• Non-judgmental, open, honest & willingness to learn about diverse cultures and communities.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Advocacy.
• Flexibility.

The following training will be considered an asset (training will be provided):

• Motivational Interviewing.
• CPR/First Aid.
• ASIST.
• Addictions & Mental Health training considered an asset.

• Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Child Intervention Record Check.
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