YTCCS Mentor - South Office (Yellowhead Tribal Community Corrections Society)

YTCCS Mentor South Office

JOB SUMMARY: 

The purpose of the Kind Heart Mentoring Program is to help people with complex needs who are in conflict with the criminal justice system obtain fair, equitable, disability informed supports and services. The intent of the interventions is to provide supports and services to people with complex needs in ways that effectively reduce justice involvement and improve quality of life.

REPORTS TO: 

YTCCS Executive Director

Click here to download the PDF of the South Kindheart Mentor Job Posting (Oct 6, 2026)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The objectives of the Kind Heart Mentoring Services are to:

• Assist people with complex needs to be better understood by those who provide them with justice, health, education and/or social support services.
• Assist those involved in the administration of the criminal justice system to become more aware and appreciate the uniqueness and complexity of those who have disabilities, many of which are invisible
• Respond to problems and special needs caused by communication barriers between people with complex needs and those who are involved in the administration of the criminal justice system

ACTIVITIES

• Providing persons with complex needs charged with an offence and their family members with accurate information at the earliest possible stage of the criminal justice process in a way that is understood by them; referring and supporting access to persons with complex needs charged with an offence to appropriate legal resources at key stages of the justice process (e.g., arrest, trial, sentencing), where practical. This includes support and transportation to court appearances, probation appointments, or other justice-related appointments.
• Referring, supporting and advocating for persons with complex needs charged with an offence to appropriate resources, such as, social and medical services, education, employment and community support. Where appropriate, Mentors advocate for these services before the courts and ensure, to the extent possible, that they are delivered;
• Providing assistance, as appropriate, to other persons with complex needs involved in the criminal justice process (for example, victims, witnesses and family members);
• Promoting and facilitating practical, community-based initiatives that help communities to identify and address problems that could end up in the courts or community justice system; and serving as a "bridge" between criminal justice officials and community-based service providers and people with complex needs
• Increasing ability to respond to the needs of people with complex needs by advocating for people with complex needs, providing liaison, and promoting two-way communication.
• Performing other related tasks as directed

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• This position requires travel while delivering services to the client group and is based out of the Sunchild Justice Building
• Exceptional verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of O'Chiese First Nation and Sunchild First Nation
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong IT skills, including ability to utilize computer software and programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Corrections, or related education plus two or more years related work experience in casework, counselling, and/or corrections *Equivalent combination of education and related experience considered
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle, with the ability to obtain proper insurance
• Suitable Security Screening (Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check)
• Additional pre-employment screening may be required

Janine Kipling, YTCCS Executive Assistant
Email: janine@ytccs.ca
Subject Line: KindHeart_South

COMPETITION ENDS: October 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. All resumes must be received by October 16, 2026, no later than 4:30 p.m.

Background:  Yellowhead Tribal Community Corrections Society (YTCCS) was incorporated as a non-profit society under the Societies Act of Alberta on November 26, 1990. The organization's primary mandate is to provide traditional, culturally sensitive programs and services that address the present and future needs of each member community in the areas of Community Corrections and Courtwork services. For a comprehensive list of programs and resources, please visit their website at www.ytccs.ca.