Adult Mentor Program – Full-time
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Eagle Heart Centre Inc. is dedicated to providing strength-based support and services to empower families,
children and youth toward a healthy lifestyle in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspect of life.
Position
The Adult Mentor plays a critical frontline role in supporting adults with cognitive disabilities who are navigating trauma, addiction, housing instability, and disconnection from community supports. Under the direction of the Adult Mentoring Team Lead, the Adult Mentor provides individualized mentorship, crisis response, housing assistance, and cultural engagement. This position requires a strong balance of empathy and accountability, ensuring clients receive consistent, compassionate, and culturally grounded support. Adult Mentors act as stabilizing influences in the lives of clients, building trust, promoting wellness, and supporting skill development. The role demands emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism consistent with Eagle Heart Centre’s universal competencies.
Education
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED). Minimum one year of training and/or hands-on experience supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities, including FASD. Experience providing individual or group support, mentorship, or counseling considered an asset.
Qualifications
How To Apply
Candidates must clearly state the competition number 2026-EHC-047 and how they meet the screening criteria in their cover letter and resume. Resume can be email to hrcoordinator@ehcregina.ca or fax 306-564-6119. Deadline for receipt of resume is October 30, 2026.
To strengthen cultural safety and representation within our team, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
We thank all candidates that have applied, however only those that been selected will be called in for an interview.
children and youth toward a healthy lifestyle in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspect of life.
Position
The Adult Mentor plays a critical frontline role in supporting adults with cognitive disabilities who are navigating trauma, addiction, housing instability, and disconnection from community supports. Under the direction of the Adult Mentoring Team Lead, the Adult Mentor provides individualized mentorship, crisis response, housing assistance, and cultural engagement. This position requires a strong balance of empathy and accountability, ensuring clients receive consistent, compassionate, and culturally grounded support. Adult Mentors act as stabilizing influences in the lives of clients, building trust, promoting wellness, and supporting skill development. The role demands emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism consistent with Eagle Heart Centre’s universal competencies.
Education
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED). Minimum one year of training and/or hands-on experience supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities, including FASD. Experience providing individual or group support, mentorship, or counseling considered an asset.
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization.
- Ability to support, motivate, and guide adults using strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and respectful engagement across diverse backgrounds.
- Maintains ethical conduct, reliability, and integrity while working with vulnerable populations.
- Highly organized, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in fast-paced or unpredictable environments.
- Recognizes risk, intervenes calmly, and follows established safety procedures and reporting protocols.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, case management databases, and digital recordkeeping.
- Works effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates openness to supervision, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular walking, stair climbing, driving, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector clearance.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable insurable vehicle.
How To Apply
Candidates must clearly state the competition number 2026-EHC-047 and how they meet the screening criteria in their cover letter and resume. Resume can be email to hrcoordinator@ehcregina.ca or fax 306-564-6119. Deadline for receipt of resume is October 30, 2026.
To strengthen cultural safety and representation within our team, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
We thank all candidates that have applied, however only those that been selected will be called in for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individualized mentorship, crisis response, housing assistance, and culturally grounded support to adults with cognitive disabilities. Build trust, promote wellness, support skill development, and follow safety and reporting procedures while working with clients and a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 or equivalent and at least one year of training or hands-on experience supporting people with cognitive disabilities, including FASD. Candidates must have current CPR and First Aid certification, a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and a reliable insurable vehicle.
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Strengths-Based Mentorship
- Crisis Response
- Housing Assistance
- Cultural Engagement
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Procedures
- Case Management
- Digital Recordkeeping
- Microsoft 365
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- CPR and First Aid
- Driving
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Cognitive Disabilities
- FASD
- Indigenous Cultures
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Colonization
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Adult Mentorship
- Crisis Response
- Housing Assistance
- Cultural Engagement
- Individual Support
- Group Support
- Counseling
- Risk Recognition
- Safety Procedures
- Reporting Protocols
- Microsoft 365
- Case Management Databases
- Digital Recordkeeping
- Multidisciplinary Team
- CPR
- First Aid
- Vulnerable Sector Clearance
- Class 5 Driver's License