B.E.S.T. Success Coach

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division; Edson; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school division in Alberta is seeking a Mental Health Capacity Building (B.E.S.T.) Wellness/Success Coach to provide addiction and mental health promotion to children and youth. The role involves delivering evidence-based programming in schools and community settings, building strong relationships with families, and facilitating access to specialized services. Candidates should possess a degree in social sciences and ideally have 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers year-round employment and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits, 100% employer contribution

Professional Growth Fund

Vacation Entitlement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Extended Disability Insurance

$725 annual allocation to a combined Health and Wellness Spending Account

Qualifications

• A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences is preferred.
• At least 2 years working experience in addiction and mental health or health/human services related role preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide addiction and mental health promotion and prevention through Tier 1 universal programming.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based programming that meets the objectives of the MHCB initiative.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, youth and families.
• Identify and facilitate access for individuals needing referral to specialized addiction and mental health services.

Skills

Addiction knowledge

Relationship building

Public speaking

Creative problem-solving

Time management

Community collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of:

Mental Health Capacity Building (B.E.S.T.) Wellness/Success Coach

Location: Hinton, Alberta

Start Date: Duties to commence immediately.

Hours of Work: 18.75 hours per week, 12 months per year

Competition will remain open until: January 9, 2026 at 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

• 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
• 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 Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Salary will be based upon a review of the candidate’s relevant education and experience.

The Division

Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south to Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. Seven elected Trustees govern the Division.

The Board’s Priorities Are

• Student Learning
• Teacher, Support Staff and Leader Excellence
• Community Engagement
• System Health and Wellness

Applications

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with a copy of all relevant transcripts. Resume must highlight professional qualifications, relevant training and experience, and three current references that provide permission to contact.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

• a Vulnerable Sector Check
• a Child Intervention Record Check

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division appreciates all interest in this position, however, only those short‑listed for an interview will be contacted.