Indigenous Youth Mentor

The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Project works directly with High Risk Indigenous Youth who are refereed through a collaboration with Edmonton Police Service. Using your combination of Lived Life Experience and your work within the community you will engage indigenous clients over a period of 1 year while assisting in navigating professional supports in areas such as but not limited to: Mental Health Support, Addictions, Homelessness, Life Skills and Employment Skill Development, Intensive Case Management and Outreach Support.

Responsibilities

· Establish relationship-based practice with participants and to build rapport with caseworkers, family members & other supports.

· Attend case conference meetings with clients as needed.

· Provide support and resources to youth and families or caregivers in accessing community resources.

· Build rapport with clients, family members & other professional and natural supports.

· Provide crisis intervention and safety planning to the youth and their family.

· Advocate ensuring basic needs of participant are being met.

· Respect and meet the various cultural needs of the participant.

· Provide guidance and support and make referrals for participant on issues related to health, family, addictions, justice, education, employment, recreation and housing.

· Establish working relationships with other community service agencies within the field.

· Evening Work/Shift Work as required.

· Any other related tasks assigned by Supervisor/Team Lead.

Qualification Requirements

· Human Services degree or diploma; with a minimum of 2 years of relevant related experience. A combination of related work experience would also be considered along with lived life experience.

· Knowledge of indigenous peoples, new immigrants, ethno-cultural groups and vulnerable populations.

· Knowledge of addictions, gangs, sexual exploitation, homelessness, poverty, use and neglect.

· Knowledge of youth criminal justice system would be an asset

· Basic computer and report writing skills, including Microsoft Office and experience working with data base.

· Ability to model and teach appropriate behaviors such as communication, conflict management, problem solving, decision making and non-abuse behavior management.

· Strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication.

· Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.

· Must have own vehicle and be willing to transport clients.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a drivers abstract

· Must have 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage

· Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).

Salary and Benefits

· Salary plus monthly auto allowance.

· Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months’ probation (pro-rated)

· Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months’ employment.

· Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

Start Date

This position is full time contracted to March 2026.