Employment Peer Mentor
3 days ago
**Job Title **Employment Peer Mentor - Edmonton Area
**Reports to **Youth Employment Partnership Coordinator
**Inclusion Alberta **fosters family leadership and advocacy in thepursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children and adults with intellectual disabilities**.**
The Employment Peer Mentor is a **casual** employment opportunity that focuses on supporting youth with intellectual disabilities in their workplace. We are looking for individuals who are interested in working with youth who have intellectual disabilities to support them in an inclusive workplace. Employment begins with training and orientation and extends through the duration of the youth’s on-the-job training and beyond. Travel is required for this position.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- The Peer Mentor is responsible for supporting the youth with an intellectual disability in performing responsibilities within a workplace, in such a way that fosters independence
- The Peer Mentor will continually assess the vocational, social, communication, and independent skills required by the specific job setting, as well as identify job site modifications as needed
- The Peer Mentor will be required to comply with the policies and procedures at the specific job sites they are assigned to
- Complete detailed daily summaries of shifts worked
- Report regularly to the Youth Employment Partnership Coordinator
- Full training is provided. All Peer Mentors will be required to participate in training and orientation with Inclusion Alberta
**Qualifications**:
We are seeking an individual who is committed to the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities in community life.
- Deep & abiding commitment to inclusion (as demonstrated by one’s experiences, participation, and contributions to community)
- Exhibit the highest level of professionalism
- Dedicated learner, reflective practitioner, and committed to one’s professional development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Astute critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset, but not required
- Mentors should be of similar age to the individuals they are mentoring (i.e., grades 11 or 12)
**Working Conditions**:
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
-
Employment Peer Mentor
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, AB TK X, Canada Inclusion Alberta Full timeJob Title: Employment Peer Mentor – EdmontonReports to: Youth Employment Partnership CoordinatorInclusion Alberta fosters family leadership and advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.The Employment Peer Mentor is a casual employment opportunity that focuses on supporting youth with...
-
Peer Mentorship Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time**Please Note: This competition is limited to current NAIT staff** Reporting to the Supervisor, Student Engagement, this position will work closely with students and staff to coordinate the development, promotion, and delivery of NAIT’s institution-wide peer mentorship program, as well as supports additional student engagement and onboarding activities....
-
Employment Coach
1 week ago
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada YOUCAN Youth Services Full timeCompany DescriptionYOUCAN Youth Services is a non-profit charitable organization, committed to empowering youth with the knowledge, support, and skills necessary to navigate and remove themselves from harmful situations. The organization focuses on youth-centered programming designed to foster personal growth, build positive relationships, and create...
-
Employment Specialist
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Prospect Human Services Full time**Position** Employment Specialist; Forces at WORK: Public Safety Personnel **Location** Edmonton, AB **Type** Full Time **Salary** Starting at $52,000 **Break Barriers. Employ Change.** - At Prospect, we value the diversity of people. Diversity at Prospect means a workplace where individual differences are recognized and appreciated, respected and...
-
Rotary Employment Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Inclusion Alberta Full time**Job Title** Coordinator, Rotary Employment Partnerships **Reports to** Coordinator Team Lead, Employment Partnerships **Inclusion Alberta**, as a family advocacy organization, is committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with personalized advocacy that contributes to a meaningful and inclusive life. The...
-
Veterans Peer Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Alberta, THJ, Canada The Mustard Seed Full timeEmployment Type: Fixed term until March 31st, 2028Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Reporting to: Senior Manager Health and WellnessCity: EdmontonNumber of Positions to Fill: 1RFR #: 1702We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veteran Peer Support Worker to join The Mustard Seed's Veterans Advocacy Program in Calgary and Edmonton....
-
Employment Specialist
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada The Open Door Group Full timeOpen Door Group (ODG), a trailblazing non-profit organization serving communities across Canada, is looking for an **Employment Specialist** to join our team! Open Door Group's Edmonton Pathways Program is launching, and we’re building an energetic new team to help job seekers with diverse abilities connect to meaningful, rewarding employment. This is...
-
Indigenous Youth Mentor
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Full timeMentorship **And Gang Solutions (MAGS)** A great mentor has many traits— they can be a role model, cheerleader, policy enforcer, advocate, and friend to the youth they work with. As a mentor, you can make a lasting impact on the life of your mentee. You are not only a role model and a leader, but you also have the knowledge and experience that others look...
-
Program Coordinator/employer Liaison
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada OSP- On Site Placement Full time**Intro and job overview**: Are you ready to make impact? Would you be excited about a job that allows you to develop your skills while helping others do the same? We are currently hiring committed individuals for a new program to support Racialized Canadian and Immigrant Women to develop their skills for employment in Canada. If you are a dynamic person,...
-
Indigenous Employment Readiness Advisor
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Women Building Futures Society Full time**Indigenous Employment Readiness Advisor** **About WBF** We are a team of driven, passionate people looking to make positive change in the world. WBF is a non-profit organization with a mission of economic security for Women. WBF removes barriers between unemployed and underemployed women and resilient careers in which women are currently...