Mentor (Respite Based Support)

Solo with Supports Program

MENTOR POSITION

(Mentor Home / Respite-Based Support) 

Position Type: Respite, Part-Time, Full-Time 
Location: Mentor Home (Private Residence), Edmonton, AB
Program: Chimo – Solo with Supports (SWS) 

Make a Meaningful Impact:

Do you have a natural ability to connect with youth and guide them through challenges and growth? Are you compassionate, patient, and supportive? 

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre is seeking dedicated Mentors to support youth in our Solo with Supports (SWS) Program.

Position Summary:

Mentors provide direct, individualized support to youth, helping them achieve personal goals, implement behavioural strategies, and thrive in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Many youth in the SWS Program are preparing to transition into adult support systems (e.g., AISH and/or PDD). Mentors play a vital role in supporting this transition and fostering long-term independence.

Mentor Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct support to youth in achieving identified goals 

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with youth and families 

• Promote social skills, healthy development, and life skills (personal hygiene, routines, independence) 

• Model socially appropriate behaviour and encourage community involvement 

• Implement behavioural strategies and provide out-of-home family support 

• Complete detailed documentation of participant and family communications 

• Report and document significant incidents to appropriate stakeholders 

• Adhere to agency policies and procedures 

• Attend supervision (minimum quarterly), training sessions, and required workshops 

• Maintain ongoing professional development and community professionalism 

• Respond to phone messages and emails promptly 

• Transport youth using a personal vehicle, when required 

• Connect youth and families with appropriate community resources supporting physical, mental, spiritual, and addictions-related well-being 

Is Your Household Ready? 

Successful Mentor Homes will provide:

• An unshared bedroom with a legal window
• A safe, stable, and welcoming home environment
• Inclusion of youth as part of household and family life
• Openness to cultural sensitivity, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, and Indigenous traditions

Mentors must also be willing to learn and apply:

• Trauma-informed care
• Strength-based approaches
• Indigenous worldviews
• Child and youth development principles
• Attachment-based practices

Experience & Knowledge (Preferred) 

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 

• ADHD 

• Mental health disorders 

• Other complex behavioural needs

Successful Mentors Will: 

• Be 21 years of age or older and financially stable 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with service teams 

• Build strong therapeutic relationships 

• Demonstrate strong computer and documentation skills 

• Be proficient in spoken and written English 

• Provide three positive references 

• Be legally authorized to work in Canada 

• Understand challenges related to developmental disabilities, mental health, addictions, attachment, and resource access 

Required Documentation 

• Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence 

• Minimum three years of insurance history and no “At fault” claims (Provided through a 3 year claims experience letter from your insurance)

• Clean three-year driver’s abstract 

• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle 

• Alberta auto insurance ($2 million liability coverage) 

• Home insurance 

• Police Information Check (including Vulnerable Sector) for all household members 18+ (issued within six months) 

• Child Intervention Record Check for all household members 18+  (issued within 6 months)

The Perks:

• Non-taxable income 

• 24-hour on-call support during respite placements 

• Mentor connection events 

• Ongoing training and professional support 

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life 

If you meet the above qualifications and have a passion for working with youth, please email your resume and cover letter to Heather@cyrc.ab.ca.