Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach

3 weeks ago

Vegreville, Canada Elk Island Public Schools Full time

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the education needs of approximately 17,750 students in 42 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, current resources, and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Coach with our Support for Students department (SFS). This position is located primarily at St. Martin’s Catholic School in Vegreville, AB for the school year and will be providing summer programming in the community for July and August.

The Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) in Schools Initiative works to promote positive mental health in children, youth, and families and support individuals in the community who interact with children and youth. The MHCB initiative is based on research and best practice literature that demonstrates that mental and emotional well-being can be developed, nurtured and supported through promotion and prevention efforts.

The MHCB initiative is aligned with Alberta Health Services provincial strategies which emphasize promotion and prevention along with early identification and intervention. Elk Island Public Schools is the banker board and employer for the MHCB Program in Vegreville, serving all of the schools in Vegreville, as part of Elk Island Public and Elk Island Catholic School Divisions.

Commencing July 2, 2024

Ending May 30, 2025

21 hours per week (7 hours/day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Open to internal and external applicants

EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package for Term Certain employees

Job Summary

The MHCB Wellness Coach reports to the MHCB Program Manager and provides addiction and mental health promotion and prevention to children, youth and families. Working as part of a team, this position 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.

The MHCB Wellness 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.

Qualifications & Work Experience

A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, 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 healthcare 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

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