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Parent Mentor
@ TVCC
London, Ontario
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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.
Responsabilités :
- 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
Résumé des exigences :
- 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
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-28
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-11-14
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-14
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Heures par semaine | 18.75 |
| Horaire | jour, soir |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : modérés |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau, Chez les clients |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur modéré |
| Langues | French |
| Permis et certifications | Valid Ontario driver's licence, CPR, First Aid |
| Permis de conduire | exigé, avec véhicule |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé) |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
TVCC
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 |
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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