director, elementary education
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MyPlace HUG Success Coach - Elementary Program
Posted on
June 07, 2024
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Medicine Hat Public School Division
Job details
Medicine Hat Public School Division HUG Success Coach Elementary Program Mental Health Capacity Building Programs 2 Full-time 12 month starting August 2 9, 2024 Medicine Hat Public School Division is seeking one full-time, 12-month Success Coaches to continue the work of our MyPlace program. The Mental Health Capacity Building Programs are grant-funded through Alberta Health Services (soon to be Recovery Alberta) to provide school-based addiction and mental health promotion and prevention for children, youth, and families. As part of a school and program-based team, the successful candidate will develop and deliver developmentally appropriate, evidence and researched based programming for elementary that aligns with the program's mandate and the school's needs. Success Coaches play a crucial role in building capacity within the school and the wider community by increasing awareness and enhancing skills related to optimal mental health. They achieve this by facilitating meaningful discussions, delivering informative workshops, and providing resource materials that empower all members of the school community to prioritize and maintain their mental well-being. Success Coaches contribute to fostering a nurturing and mentally healthy environment for students, staff, and the broader community.The working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. However, flexibility to work outside of these regular hours is required. The Success Coach must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license for travel between schools and other locations as needed.The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to;Experience with delivering programming and comfortable with public speakingExperience working with Elementary students from pre k to Grade 6 Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children, youth, and familiesThe ability to work in several schools. Flexibility to work outside of regular working hours, including evenings and weekends for events.Takes initiatives and is able to work independently as well as work in team settingsDevelop and implement universal mental health programming for classroom and community implementationKnowledge regarding community resources that will meet or enhance the person servedAbility to work during the summer and actively participate in recreational and leisure activities with students and their familiesEducation and QualificationsA Diploma in related health or social sciences will be considered an assetKnowledgeable about addiction and Mental Health serviceA reliable vehicle in good repair and valid class 5 driver's licenseCurrent First Aid and CPR Current Assist Training Current Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) & Child Intervention CheckExcellent organizational skills, strong teamwork skills, the ability to prioritize multiple demands, excellent interpersonal skills, time management, flexibility and initiativeExperienceMinimum two years of experience in addiction and mental health or a health/human service-related role Experienced working with teens in large and small group settingsComfortable with public speaking, with the ability to deliver presentations and programming to both large and small groupsAble to work well with a team and working with community agenciesCompetent in the use of technology (including Google email and internet navigation)Please have a look at the job description. All applicants are encouraged to review this. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Successful applicants work 12 months a year.If you have any questions about this position, please contact: April Welshman, Mental Health Capacity Building Program Manager at 403-526-4495 ext. 5824.Thank you for your interest in Medicine Hat Public School Division. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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LocationMedicine Hat, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
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Advertised until
2024-08-06
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