Posted 3 days ago
Youth Peer Support Mentor, Yorkton
@ SaskAbilities
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Overview
SaskAbilities is hiring a part-time, temporary Youth Peer Support Mentor in Yorkton to support youth aged 16-29 facing mental health and/or addiction challenges. The work includes individual and group peer mentorship, workshops and recreational activities. The posting requires a human services diploma and a Class 5 driver's licence with reliable vehicle access.
Responsibilities:
- Offer peer support groups for youth
- Provide individual mentorship and goal planning
- Facilitate workshops on coping and self-care
- Organize recreational and social activities
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in a human services field
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED or obtain within 3 months
- Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, AED |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Human services |
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SaskAbilities
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Description
When applying please include competition number 2026-128-TPR-04 in the email subject line.
For complete job posting visit Careers at www.saskabilities.ca
Duties and responsibilities:
As a Youth Peer Support Mentor, you will provide individual and group peer mentorship to youth aged 16-29 experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges. Drawing on lived experience, professional experience, and relevant education, you will foster hope, resilience, and self-determination while helping youth build coping skills, strengthen wellness, and achieve their self-identified goals.
Duties include:
- Offer regular peer support groups that allow youth to connect with others who may have shared or similar experiences.
- Provide recreational, social, and community-based activities that encourage positive relationships and participation with a goal of reducing isolation and improving social connections.
- Work collaboratively with youth to identify strengths, interests, and personal goals, while supporting their growth, independence, and overall wellness.
- Provide individualized support by assisting youth to identify personal wellness goals and develop individualized action plans.
- Offer workshops and skill-building sessions focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-care, healthy relationships, and stress management.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Diploma in human services field
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License must have access to reliable vehicle for work/transporting clients
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED, or willingness to obtain within 3 months
- Proficient computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs
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