Youth Peer Support Mentor, Yorkton

When applying please include competition number 2026-121-TPR-04  in the email subject line.

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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 Drivers 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