Title: Youth Mentors

Reports to: Program Director

Based at: Head Office, Community

Employment: Full time, Part Time (Minimum 18+ hrs/wk)

Pay Range: Wage determined based on education and experience

3-month probation and review

Start Date: Ongoing

Description

As a member of one of SCP's mentorship based programs, you will be mentoring and supporting youth involved with SCP at different levels. Your shifts will include planning and implementing 1:1 activities and programming from 4 main categories: (a) building healthy relationships, (b) education, (c) recreation, and (d) life skills. Needs will vary between youth. A strong case management focus is required to meet the deliverables of outcome-based contracts that work towards building independence and positive support systems.

What you bring to the table!

• An unrestricted Saskatchewan driver's license

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Knowledge and experience working with
  • An Indigenous population
  • Vulnerable populations with challenging behaviours
  • Youth with varying abilities, cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities & delays, FASD
  • Youth currently or previously having experienced exploitation
  • Youth struggling with substance misuse or addictions
  • Youth currently or previously gang affiliated
  • Youth centred philosophy, trauma informed care, & strength based approaches
• Community & programming development
• Life Skill programming design & delivery
• Administration, documentation, and databases

• Preference will be given to applicants with
  • Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, & DPVS
  • ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, & Suicide Prevention Training
  • CPR/First-Aid (B), Water Safety, & Food Safe

What you get in return!

• Making a difference in the lives of the youth in our community
• Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
• A genuine & passionate work family
• Vacation pay
• Flexibility in Scheduling
• Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP

The successful candidate may be eligible for a full benefit package (life, ad&d, dental, vision care, extended health coverage {includes massage, chiropractor, etc, *matching RRSP contributions).

In the interest of giving all internal staff the opportunity to apply for open positions within the Agency, job postings will generally be offered internally first. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve, and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.