Posted 16 days ago
Parent Mentor
@ TVCC
London, Ontario
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Overview
TVCC is hiring a part-time Parent Mentor (18.75 hours per week) based in London, serving families across seven southwestern Ontario counties. The role mentors parents of children with disabilities through special education pathways, with some evening and weekend work. Pay is $27.91 to $30.21 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and coach parents of children with disabilities
- Facilitate family groups and educational workshops
- Connect with families in schools, community and the Centre
- Present to school, healthcare and community members
- Develop and promote family resources
Requirements summary:
- 2-year post-secondary completion
- Lived experience as parent of a child with a disability
- Knowledge of Ontario special education stream
- Experience guiding, mentoring or coaching others
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and vehicle access
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 18.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | Valid Ontario driver's licence, CPR, First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
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Job description
We are currently recruiting for a regular, part-time (18.75 hours per week) Parent Mentor. Parent Mentors are parents of children/youth with disabilities (physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders) who support parents/caregivers of TVCC clients with navigating special education pathways and services in school.
The designated office location for this position is London. Services are provided in Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. A flexible work schedule is required. This is a daytime position including some work on evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
The designated office location for this position is London. Services are provided in Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce counties. A flexible work schedule is required. This is a daytime position including some work on evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach parents in developing and maintaining effective relationships with school, health and community personnel using a strength-based solution focused approach;
- Work with TVCC teams through the lens of lived experience to mentor and coach parents and caregivers of children and youth with disabilities to understand and identify ways to enhance family well-being through everyday activities;
- Contribute to the ongoing development of strong social networks for families;
- Facilitate existing and develop new group and educational opportunities for families;
- Work within a multidisciplinary team delivering educational, interactive workshops;
- Assist families in understanding and effectively using available resources;
- Connect with families in a variety of settings (e.g. community, schools, Centre, etc.);
- Provide presentations for school, healthcare and community members;
- Collaboratively develop and promote relevant information and resources to support families;
- Participate and actively contribute to TVCC’s Client Advisory Council and subcommittees;
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the service.
- Completion of 2-year post-secondary program;
- Life experience as a parent/primary caregiver of a child/youth with a disability (i.e., physical disability, developmental disability, autism spectrum disorder and/or communication disorder) who has experienced the special education stream of school;
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative and creativity, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability to implement strengths-based solutions;
- Experience guiding/mentoring/coaching others;
- Previous active participation in a parent group (e.g. School Councils, etc.);
- Knowledge and experience with the special education stream in Ontario public education, including aspects such as the Identification Placement Review Committee process, Individual Education Plans, and the roles of special education staff;
- Knowledge of diversity and appreciation of families’ individual needs;
- Experience with virtual and social media platforms (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Facebook);
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft 365 suite;
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
- 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.
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