Youth Mentor

Southwesthealthline; London; Presencial; CAD 32.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

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Descripción de la vacante

TVCC in London, Ontario is seeking a regular, part-time Youth Mentor to support Family and Community Services in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program. The role requires collaboration with Horizons and other teams to promote youth engagement and transition to adulthood.

Office location is London with a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. The position serves throughout Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year post-secondary education in a related field.
• Personal lived experience with a disability (e.g., physical disability, communication disorder, developmental disability; autism spectrum disorder).
• Demonstrated skill in Solution Focused Coaching.
• Ability to provide youth peer support and mentoring in a group setting.
• Knowledge of diversity and appreciation of families’ individual needs.
• Demonstrated initiative, creative problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, or equivalent with assistive devices or assistive technology.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and peers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Travel within the London area is required. The ability to travel within Southwestern Ontario would be considered an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to provide services in French would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with supporting youth services both in-person and virtually within the Tiered Model of Service.
• Assist with the development of accessible resources for youth with disabilities and their families.
• Assist youth in understanding and effectively using available resources.
• Support project-based work to create services and pathways for youth at TVCC.
• Facilitate and coordinate events for clients to build social and life skills, including gathering of feedback from TVCC youth to inform youth event planning.
• Elicit feedback and input from TVCC youth by co‑leading TVCC’s Youth Advisory Council, Trailblazers and subcommittees.
• Assist with the development of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g. literature review).
• Connect with youth in a variety of group settings (e.g., community, video conference, Centre, etc.).
• Assist with the creation and execution of social media posts and Youth News e-blasts.
• Administrative tasks such as Planning Calendar, grant reports or tasks as requested by the FACS manager.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the service.

Conocimientos

Solution Focused Coaching

Youth peer support

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Diversity awareness

Problem solving

Regular attendance

Assistive communication

Educación

Post-secondary education in related field

CPR and First Aid certification

Herramientas

Office 365

Teams

Facebook

Instagram

Descripción del empleo

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

Region: London and Middlesex

Description: We are recruiting for a regular, part time (22.5 hours per week) Youth Mentor to fill an upcoming vacancy in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program. The Youth Mentor will support Family and Community Services and will work collaboratively within Horizons, services for youth, and with others across the organization to support youth engagement and transition to adulthood. The designated office for this position is London. Services are provided in Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. A flexible work schedule is required, including some work on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supporting youth services both in-person and virtually within the Tiered Model of Service
• Assist with the development of accessible resources for youth with disabilities and their families;
• Assist youth in understanding and effectively using available resources;
• Support project-based work to create services and pathways for youth at TVCC;
• Facilitate and coordinate events for clients to build social and life skills, including gathering of feedback from TVCC youth to inform youth event planning
• Elicit feedback and input from TVCC youth by co‑leading TVCC’s Youth Advisory Council, Trailblazers and subcommittees;
• Assist with the development of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g. literature review);
• Connect with youth in a variety of group settings (e.g., community, video conference, Centre, etc.);
• Assist with the creation and execution of social media posts and Youth News e-blasts;
• Administrative tasks such as Planning Calendar, grant reports or tasks as requested by the FACS manager;
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the service.

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

Position: Youth Mentor

Region: London and Middlesex

Description: We are recruiting for a regular, part time (22.5 hours per week) Youth Mentor to fill an upcoming vacancy in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program. The Youth Mentor will support Family and Community Services and will work collaboratively within Horizons, services for youth, and with others across the organization to support youth engagement and transition to adulthood. The designated office for this position is London. Services are provided in Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. A flexible work schedule is required, including some work on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supporting youth services both in-person and virtually within the Tiered Model of Service
• Assist with the development of accessible resources for youth with disabilities and their families;
• Assist youth in understanding and effectively using available resources;
• Support project-based work to create services and pathways for youth at TVCC;
• Facilitate and coordinate events for clients to build social and life skills, including gathering of feedback from TVCC youth to inform youth event planning
• Elicit feedback and input from TVCC youth by co‑leading TVCC’s Youth Advisory Council, Trailblazers and subcommittees;
• Assist with the development of best practices and evidence informed services (e.g. literature review);
• Connect with youth in a variety of group settings (e.g., community, video conference, Centre, etc.);
• Assist with the creation and execution of social media posts and Youth News e-blasts;
• Administrative tasks such as Planning Calendar, grant reports or tasks as requested by the FACS manager;
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post‑secondary education in a related field;
• Personal lived experience with a disability (e.g., physical disability, communication disorder, developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder);
• Demonstrated skill in Solution Focused Coaching;
• Ability to provide youth peer support and mentoring in a group setting;
• Knowledge of diversity and appreciation of families’ individual needs;
• Demonstrated initiative, creative problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, or equivalent with assistive devices or assistive technology, including the ability to communicate effectively in groups and individually;
• Ability to collaborate with staff and peers and work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team;
• Computer proficiency including Office 365 and experience with virtual and social networking platforms (Teams, Facebook, Instagram, etc.);
• Travel within the London area is required. The ability to travel within Southwestern Ontario would be considered an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Ability to provide services in French would be an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.

French Proficiency

French an asset

Salary

$25.77 per hour

Terms of Employment

Part‑time

Deadline for Application

Sunday, November 01, 2026

Location

London

Profession Type

Other

TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.