SUMMARY:

The Independent Living with Supports (ILS) Housing Mentor walks alongside youth and young adults (ages 18–21) who are transitioning to independent living. The Housing Mentor provides hands-on, relationship-based support to participants living in their own homes. Support is youth-driven and culturally grounded, recognizing the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic barriers while uplifting identity, strengths, and community connection. This role focuses on building independence, strengthening life skills, maintaining housing stability, and supporting youth to reconnect to culture, community, and their own gifts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship & Cultural Connection

Build trusting, consistent relationships grounded in respect and authenticity

Walk alongside youth in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework

Support youth to explore cultural identity, ceremony, Eld...