Temporary Mental Health Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Whitecourt, Canada Northern Gateway Public Schools Full time

Northern Gateway Public Schools requires a 1.0 FTE - Temporary Program Manager for the Mental Health Capacity Building in Schools Initiative - Team for SUCCESS, This position is based out of the Whitecourt Schools.

**Job Summary**

The Program Manager is responsible and accountable for providing leadership direction and structure to support the overall vision, mission and objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Initiative. Specific duties include:

- Develop and implement a service plan that aligns with MHCB Initiative objectives
- Ensure timely submission of financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by AHS.
- Oversee the dissemination and completion of evaluation surveys as required by AHS
- Liaise with school administration, community partners and other stakeholders
- Oversee and ensure overall quality and consistency of services
- Leadership, coordination and supervision of other MHCB staff members
- Provide a high level of fiscal control and accountability for the budget
- Responsible for ensuring that MHCB contract requirements are met
- Analyze change processes and making necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness
- Increase awareness of community agencies and services and coordinate supports to ensure that children, youth, and families access appropriate programs and services in and out of school

This position requires someone who has been formally educated in the health or social sciences field (such as health promotion & prevention, social work, nursing, psychology, public health) and who can mentor and support success coaches, provide supervision and collaborate with community partners while managing service needs and priorities.

An understanding of health promotion and prevention philosophy, strategies and principles is essential.

The Program Manager ensures strategic use of human resources in providing the most effective and efficient service delivery. This role is also responsible for planning and determining allocation of resources. The Program manager engages key partners and stakeholders in community collaborative networks to ensure access points to specialized addiction and mental health services and community resources. The Program Manager is also involved in planning awareness events such as mental health week.

This person is also responsible for ensuring programming meets provincial standards; maintaining records in accordance with HIA and FOIPP; and ensures compliance with all relevant Alberta Health Services (AHS) policies, contracts and special agreements.

**Qualifications & Work Experience**
- A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, or relevant courses and experience
- At least 3 years working experience in addiction and mental health with promotion and prevention work an asset
- Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention and child and youth development
- Effective verbal and written skills including the ability to listen to others communicate clearly
- Leadership skills white include supervision of staff and students
- Self-directed
- Involved in community committees and strong facilitation skills
- Ability to engage others and develop working relationships with community partners
- Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people
- Resource management skills
- Skill and knowledge in program development, facilitation and implementation, as well as change management
- Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
- Resilience and a commitment to personal development
- Ability to maintain healthy work-life balance
- An awareness o the community’s economic, cultural and political environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Knowledge of social media tools in an asset

**Start Date**:

- ASAP

**Wage**:

- $39.29 per hour

**Application Process**:
Human Resources

780-778-2800

**If shortlisted, applicants must bring to the interview a Release of Results of Vulnerable Sector Check that is current within three (3) months.**

**Salary**: $39.29 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitecourt, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-05

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