Eagle Heart Centre Inc. is dedicated to providing strength-based support and services to empower families, children and youth toward a healthy lifestyle in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspect of life.

Position: The Adult Mentor plays a critical frontline role in supporting adults with cognitive disabilities who are navigating trauma, addiction, housing instability, and disconnection from community supports. Under the direction of the Adult Mentoring Team Lead, the Adult Mentor provides individualized mentorship, crisis response, housing assistance, and cultural engagement. This position requires a strong balance of empathy and accountability, ensuring clients receive consistent, compassionate, and culturally grounded support.

Adult

Mentors act as stabilizing influences in the lives of clients, building trust, promoting wellness, and supporting skill development. The role demands emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism consistent with Eagle Heart Centre’s universal competencies.

Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED). Minimum one year of training and/or hands‑on experience supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities, including FASD. Experience providing individual or group support, mentorship, or counseling considered an asset.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma and colonization.

Ability to support, motivate, and guide adults using strengths-based and trauma‑informed approaches.





Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and respectful engagement across diverse backgrounds.

Maintains ethical conduct, reliability, and integrity while working with vulnerable populations.

Highly organized, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in fast‑paced or unpredictable environments.

Recognizes risk, intervenes calmly, and follows established safety procedures and reporting protocols.

Proficient with Microsoft 365, case management databases, and digital recordkeeping.

Works effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrates openness to supervision, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular walking, stair climbing, driving, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Transparent Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector clearance.

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable insurable vehicle.

Eagle Heart Centre is more than just a caring organization; we are a community of bold thinkers. We are currently in an exciting period of growth, expanding our programs and strengthening our team to better support the communities we serve. We are seeking passionate individuals who align with our trauma‑informed and holistic approach, where every team member is empowered to contribute, lead, and make a real‑world impact.

📌 Adult Mentor – Full Time Eagle Heart Centre (Winnipeg)
🏢 First Nations University of Canada
📍 Winnipeg