About The Link: Youth and Family Supports. For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24‑hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About The Chance
Housing first is a different approach to supporting people with a history of homelessness and multiple disadvantages which could include youth aging out of care, mental illness, addictions, etc. Housing First helps young adults aged 18-30 who are homeless or aging out of care and at risk of becoming homeless find their first house or apartment. Youth also receive ongoing support as they learn to make their own way in the world as independent adults.

Position Summary
The Peer Mentor works collaboratively with the Housing First team that includes the Case Manager and Tenancy Support Mentor. This position will use their own lived experience of mental health, problematic substance use and/or homelessness to help support Housing First participants and share their lived experience in a relevant and appropriate manner,



maintaining peer/participant boundaries.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop supportive relationships with participants

Assist participants with understanding their tenancy rights and responsibilities

Support participants in maintaining tenancy, including:

Help with budgeting

Support in keeping living space clean

Complete applications and forms as needed

Effectively communicate with landlord

Provide conflict resolution, advocacy and linkage with community resources

Assist the Housing First team to take participants to appointments, view apartments, etc.

Assist with participant move ins and move outs

Encourage and assist participants in developing their strengths and setting goals

Communicate concerns or incidents with the staff team immediately

Accurately enter and maintain participant data into HIFIS

Work effectively with partnering agencies

Organize time to complete tasks and administration duties in a timely and professional manner

Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as scheduled

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Personal lived experience with mental health, problematic substance use and/or homelessness





Comfort and sensitivity when working with individuals who experience chronic homelessness, severe mental illness and problematic substance use

Knowledge of and commitment to anti‑racism/anti‑oppression frameworks and recovery philosophies

Ability to work positively within a team environment and independently

Experience in using de‑escalation and mediation techniques

Computer competence (MS Word, email, internet)

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Knowledge of strengths‑based and solution‑oriented approaches

Crisis intervention, harm reduction techniques and conflict resolution skills

Essential Requirements

First Aid/CPR, ASIST, NVCI certification

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds

Knowledge of community resources

Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Salary Range: $22.05 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer. Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. Information regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

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📌 Peer Mentor - Housing First North, Thompson, MB (Manitoba)
🏢 The Link: Youth and Family Supports
📍 Manitoba