Applications are invited for the Temporary Position of Mental Health Capacity Building (B.E.S.T.) Wellness/Success Coach in the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division.
Duties will commence immediately.
Location: Jasper Zone
Start Date: Duties to commence immediately until March 19, 2026 or upon return of the incumbent whichever happens sooner.
Hours of Work: 0.7 FTE
The competition will remain open until: October 1, 2024 until noon, 12:00pm.
MHCB/BEST Success Coach Job Summary And Core Competencies
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 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.
Qualification and 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 is able to 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
Duties
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
Benefits
Year-round employment (summer months included)
Professional Growth Fund
Vacation Entitlement
Health & Dental Benefits, 100% employer contribution
Life and AD&D Insurance, Extended Disability Insurance
$725 annual allocation to a combined Healt
Location: Jasper, AB
Posted: Sept. 24, 2024, 11:17 p.m.
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