Mentor (Respite Based Support)
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Job Summary
Solo with Supports Program
MENTOR POSITION
(Mentor Home / Respite-Based Support)
Position Type:Respite Part-Time Full-Time
Location:Mentor Home (Private Residence) Edmonton AB
Program:Chimo Solo with Supports (SWS)
Make a Meaningful Impact:
Do you have a natural ability to connect with youth and guide them through challenges and growth Are you compassionate patient and supportive
Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is seeking dedicated Mentors to support youth in our Solo with Supports (SWS) Program.
Position Summary:
Mentors provide direct individualized support to youth helping them achieve personal goals implement behavioural strategies and thrive in a safe structured and nurturing environment.
Many youth in the SWS Program are preparing to transition into adult support systems (e.g. AISH and/or PDD). Mentors play a vital role in supporting this transition and fostering long-term independence.
Mentor Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to youth in achieving identified goals
- Develop andmaintaintherapeutic relationships with youth and families
- Promote social skills healthy development and life skills (personal hygiene routines independence)
- Model sociallyappropriate behaviourand encourage community involvement
- Implement behavioural strategies and provide out-of-home family support
- Complete detailed documentation of participant and family communications
- Report and document significant incidents toappropriate stakeholders
- Adhere to agency policies and procedures
- Attend supervision (minimum quarterly) training sessions and required workshops
- Maintain ongoing professional development and community professionalism
- Respond to phone messages and emails promptly
- Transport youth using a personal vehicle whenrequired
- Connect youth and families withappropriate communityresources supporting physical mental spiritual and addictions-related well-being
Is Your Household Ready
Successful Mentor Homes will provide:
- An unshared bedroom with a legal window
- A safe stable and welcoming home environment
- Inclusion of youth as part of household and family life
- Openness to cultural sensitivity 2SLGBTQIA inclusion and Indigenous traditions
Mentors must also be willing to learn and apply:
- Trauma-informed care
- Strength-based approaches
- Indigenous worldviews
- Child and youth development principles
- Attachment-based practices
Experience & Knowledge(Preferred)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD
- Mental health disorders
- Other complex behavioural needs
Successful Mentors Will:
- Be 21 years of age or older and financially stable
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with service teams
- Build strong therapeutic relationships
- Demonstrate strong computer and documentation skills
- Be proficient in spoken and written English
- Provide three positive references
- Be legally authorized to work in Canada
- Understand challenges related to developmental disabilities mental health addictions attachment and resource access
Required Documentation
- Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence
- Minimum three years of insurance history and no At fault claims (Provided through a 3 year claims experience letter from your insurance)
- Clean three-year drivers abstract
- Access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Alberta auto insurance ($2 million liability coverage)
- Home insurance
- Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector) for all household members 18 (issued within six months)
- Child Intervention Record Check for all household members 18 (issued within 6 months)
The Perks:
- Non-taxable income
- 24-hour on-call support during respite placements
- Mentor connection events
- Ongoing training and professional support
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a young persons life
If you meet the above qualifications and have a passion for working with youth please email your resume and cover letter to .
Required Experience:
Manager
