Youth Mentor
- Regina, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
children and youth toward a healthy lifestyle in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspect of life.
Position
The Youth Mentor at Eagle Heart Centre (EHC) plays a crucial role in offering support services and
counseling to youth referred by the Ministry of Social Services. Supervised by the Team Lead and
reporting to the Executive Director, the Youth Mentor engages in proactive mentorship, fostering youth
well-being through engagement, guidance, and life skills development. This position involves preparing
progress reports and attending relevant meetings, ensuring a comprehensive approach to youth
intervention and prevention services. The role is pivotal in actualizing EHC’s mission to support and uplift
young individuals.
Education
Competition grade 12; post-secondary education in Human Services, Youth Care, Social Work, Indigenous
Studies, or a related field is an asset. Experience working with youth/children, or in a human services
environment an asset.
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the impacts of intergenerational
- Ability to support, motivate, and guide youth using strengths-based and trauma-informed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and respectful
- 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
- Recognizes risk, intervenes calmly, and follows established safety procedures and reporting
- 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,
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Clean Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector clearance.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable insurable vehicle.
currently in an exciting period of growth, expanding our programs and strengthening our team to better support
the communities we serve. We are seeking passionate individuals who align with our trauma-informed and
holistic approach, where every team member is empowered to contribute, lead, and make a real-world impact.
How To Apply
Candidates must clearly state the competition number 2026-EHC-051 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 November 19th, 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 mentorship, support, and counseling to youth referred by the Ministry of Social Services, using engagement, guidance, and life-skills development to promote well-being. Prepare progress reports and attend relevant meetings as part of coordinated youth intervention and prevention services.
Requirements
Grade 12 is required; post-secondary education in Human Services, Youth Care, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or a related field is an asset, as is experience working with youth, children, or in human services. Candidates should understand Indigenous cultures and the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization, use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches, hold current CPR and First Aid certification, and have a clean criminal record check with vulnerable-sector clearance, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and a reliable insurable vehicle.
Skills
- Youth Mentorship
- Strengths-Based Support
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Indigenous Cultural Understanding
- Counseling
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Risk Recognition and Intervention
- Safety Procedures
- Case Management
- Digital Recordkeeping
- Microsoft 365
- Organization and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Progress Reporting
- Driving
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Youth Mentorship
- Youth Counseling
- Human Services
- Youth Care
- Social Work
- Indigenous Studies
- Indigenous Cultures
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Colonization
- Strengths-Based Approach
- Trauma-Informed Approach
- Life Skills Development
- Youth Intervention
- Prevention Services
- Progress Reports
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Microsoft 365
- Case Management Databases
- Digital Recordkeeping
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Clearance
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Risk Intervention
- Safety Procedures