Independent Living Mentor - Empower Youth to Thrive

The Link: Youth and Family Supports; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Link: Youth and Family Supports in Winnipeg seeks a Housing Mentor to support youth in care as they transition to independent living. You will help with budgeting, housing searches, and daily living skills within a youth-centered framework.

This is a full-time role requiring flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends, collaborating with a team to promote growth, safety, and successful placement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring at-risk youth in one-on-one settings.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain Crisis De-escalation, Suicide Intervention, and Child Development training.
• Ability to navigate crisis and support others under stress.
• Knowledge of strength-based approaches and Indigenous culture (preferred).
• Access to a personal vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with participants to promote belonging and independence.
• Help participants develop independent living skills (budgeting, housing access, education or employment).
• Provide learning experiences aligned with individual care plans.
• Support youth in cultural programming and community engagement.
• Assist with searching for and applying for apartments; explain tenancy rights.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Cultural awareness

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary degree in Child and Youth Care

Combination of education and experience

Tools

First Aid & CPR

Background check clearances

Vehicle access

Job description

The Link: Youth and Family Supports in Winnipeg seeks a Housing Mentor to support youth in care as they transition to independent living. You will help with budgeting, housing searches, and daily living skills within a youth-centered framework.

This is a full-time role requiring flexibility for days, evenings, and weekends, collaborating with a team to promote growth, safety, and successful placement outcomes.