Youth Peer Support Mentor

Duties and responsibilities:

As a Youth Peer Support Mentor, you will provide individual and group peer mentorship to youth aged 16-29 experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges. Drawing on lived experience, professional experience, and relevant education, you will foster hope, resilience, and self-determination while helping youth build coping skills, strengthen wellness, and achieve their self-identified goals.

Duties include:

• Offer regular peer support groups that allow youth to connect with others who may have shared or similar experiences.
• Provide recreational, social, and community-based activities that encourage positive relationships and participation with a goal of reducing isolation and improving social connections.
• Work collaboratively with youth to identify strengths, interests, and personal goals, while supporting their growth, independence, and overall wellness.
• Provide individualized support by assisting youth to identify personal wellness goals and develop individualized action plans.
• Offer workshops and skill-building sessions focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-care, healthy relationships, and stress management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Diploma in human services field
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License must have access to reliable vehicle for work/transporting clients
• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED, or willingness to obtain within 3 months
• Proficient computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs

Experience:

• One year experience in related field working with children/youth/adults experiencing disabilities

Skills:

• Lived experience with mental health with demonstrated personal wellness, resilience, and ability to use that experience in a supportive and professional manner
• Experience working with, mentoring, or supporting youth with complex needs and varying cognitive abilities
• Knowledge of community resources, mental health support, and service systems available to youth
• Ability to facilitate group activities, lead discussions, and promote youth engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, leadership skills, and reliability.

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.