Description
The Good Spirit School Division Invites applications for a Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Promoter
The Wellness Promoter reports to the MHCB School Coordinator and is accountable to a school division-level representative as appointed by the Director of Education. The Wellness Promoter works as part of a team to meet objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building Initiative. These objectives are met by developing and delivering developmentally appropriate, evidence based programming to children, youth and families. The Wellness Promoter is expected to spend 80% of work time in direct contact with children, youth, school staff or parents.
Assignment/Salary Details:
1.0 FTE - Out -Of-Scope - The Wellness Promoter shall receive a term contract averaging 7.5 hours/day. The Wellness Promoter shall receive an annual salary of $50,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Further benefits include a health and dental plan, opportunities to attend professional development seminars and travel compensation.
Contact Details
Amanda Kornaga, Superintendent of School's
amanda.kornaga@gssd.ca
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop, plan, promote and deliver universally accessible mental wellness programming for large and small groups in schools and community settings
- Focus programming and training on increasing knowledge, building skills and fostering abilities that enable others to improve their own mental health and wellness.
- Work with students, school staff, parents/guardians and community members to increase their knowledge, skills, competence and confidence related to mental health and illness issues.
- Work as part of a team (e.g., school staff, students, parents/guardians, community members) to recognize, access (e.g., Healthy School Planner), understand, and adapt to the changing needs of their community related to mental health and wellness;
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, youth and families, and act as a “go to” mental health subject matter expert for students, staff, parents/guardians and community partners;
- Identify and facilitate access for individuals who need referral to specialized mental health and addiction services;
- Connect and collaborate with other MHCB staff in the province to identify challenges and celebrate successes; and,
- Work under the direction of the MHCB School Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- A related degree, diploma or certificate in the health or social sciences field (e.g., health promotion and prevention, kinesiology, social work, nursing, psychology, public health, or early childhood development) or a relevant combination of education and experience;
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in promotion, prevention and/or client-based services of addictions and mental health;
- Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention philosophy, strategies and principles, and child and youth development;
- Familiarity with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families;
- Ability to think creatively with experience in program delivery, along with public speaking and group facilitation skills;
- Ability to build relationships and communicate positively with all age groups;
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively;
- Ability to work independently as well as in teams;
- Understanding of and ability to practice personal and professional boundaries;
- Ability to advocate for others;
- Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Skills in liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and health care providers;
- Understanding of the community’s economic, social, cultural and political environment;
- Knowledge of the local community and resources available;
- Capability to maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs;
- Resilience and a commitment to professional and personal development;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
- Working knowledge of social media;
- Ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance;
- Where applicable, prior to commencing duties, provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Saskatchewan regulatory college.
Interviews will be conducted with a suitable pool of applicants. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package.
Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.
The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits...Achievement For All."
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.
