Youth Coach (mentor) - Ontario

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

Position Summary: The Youth Coach works as a member of the Youth Empowerment and Support (YES) team to work with the at-risk youth. They provide one-on-one mentorship, focusing on building the youth's strengths, fostering attachments to school, community, and family, and creating achievable goals. Coaches help youth develop independent life skills, connect them to mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment opportunities, and pro-social activities, while fostering supportive networks. Familiar with the communities they serve, Youth Coaches understand how Social Determinants of Health impact quality-of-life outcomes and risks, ensuring their support is both relevant and effective.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one mentorship to at-risk youth, focusing on reducing the risk of out-of-home placement
• Work collaboratively with youth and families to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and strengthen connections to school, community, and family.
• Support youth in developing independent life skills and building natural support networks.
• Facilitate access to community-based resources, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, employment opportunities, and pro-social activities.
• Leverage familiarity with local communities to ensure services are relevant, culturally sensitive and address Social Determinants of Health.
• Act as a positive role model and advocate, helping youth navigate challenges and improve their quality of life.

• High School Diploma/GED required

• 1+ year experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, or community engagement services strongly preferred
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required