S2324-102 Mental Health Capacity Building Success/Wellness Coach

Northern Lights Public Schools is located in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland region, which offers residents a multitude of outdoor recreation opportunities and stunning displays of the Aurora Borealis. The division is focused on ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed and has designated numeracy and student mental health and wellness as division priorities.

Northern Lights Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

S2324-102 Mental Health Capacity Building Success/Wellness Coach

Job Summary:

We are seeking one full-time term position working primarily in the Lac La Biche Area Schools, commencing as soon as possible. The MHCB Success Coach reports to the MHCB Program Manager and provides addiction and mental health promotion and prevention to children, youth, and families through Tier 1 universal programming. Working as part of a team, this position develops and delivers developmentally appropriate, evidence-based programming that meets the objectives of the MHCB initiative. Delivery of programming involves large and small group work in schools and community settings and focuses on increasing knowledge, building skills, and fostering abilities that enable others to better their own mental health and wellness.

This position also works with school staff, parents, and community members (who work closely with children and youth) to increase their knowledge, skills, and competence related to mental health and illness issues.

Success Coaches work as part of a team to recognize, understand and adapt to the changing needs of their community related to mental health and wellness. They build and maintain strong relationships with children, youth, and families. The MHCB Success Coach also helps to identify and facilitate access for individuals who need a referral to specialized addiction and mental health services. The success coach is responsible for ensuring all their documentation complies with HIA (Health information Act) and FOIPP and ensures compliance with all relevant AHS policies. They also assist with evaluation activities and survey data collection as required by AHS.

This position requires someone who has been formally educated in the health or social sciences field (such as health promotion & prevention, social work, nursing, early childhood development, public health, psychology) and who is knowledgeable about addiction and mental health services.

Qualifications & Work Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences is preferred, or relevant courses and experience
• At least 2 years working experience in addiction and mental health or health/human services related role preferred (experience as a practicum student considered)
• Knowledge of addiction and mental health is required
• Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children, youth, and families
• Experience with delivering programming and comfortable with public speaking
• Strong relationship building skills
• Effective time management skills
• Takes initiative and can work independently as well as in teams
• Skill and knowledge of facilitation, positive communication, and creative thinking
• Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people
• Able to advocate for and enable others
• Creative problem‐solving and decision‐making skills
• Comfortable liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies, and health care providers
• Community collaboration/networking skills
• Has an understanding of the community’s economic, cultural and political environment
• Knowledge of the local community and resources available
• Capable of maintaining program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of programs
• Resilience and a commitment to personal development
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs and working knowledge of social media.
• All employees must provide a criminal record check
• All professions must provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Alberta regulatory college, prior to commencing duties where applicable:
• Regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties.
• Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation.
• Practice permits cannot interfere with MHCB work. MHCB is a prevention and promotion initiative, therefore the role will not meet certain requirements for licensing related to teaching certification or clinical social work, or registered psychologist hours.
• Ability to work evening/weekend and summer hours

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to create and complete all sections of their portfolio through the 'Apply On-Line' link on our website, in the employment section. Check your 'Job Application Log' to confirm that you have successfully applied. This position will be open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and provide a criminal records check including the vulnerable sector check, We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.