Jasper Alberta Health Services Health Promotion Facilitator

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health services is seeking a passionate Health Promotion Facilitator. This role focuses on enhancing community care options and providing vital mental health support to individuals affected by recent local challenges. You will engage in advocacy, mentoring, and education, linking communities to essential health resources. The position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families, promoting wellness and recovery in a collaborative environment. If you are dedicated to improving community health and have a background in health promotion, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or related field is required.
• Experience in community health resources and program development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist communities in health improvement through mentoring and education.
• Plan and evaluate health promotion strategies with community partners.

Skills

Mentoring

Advocacy

Education

Health Promotion Strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Health Education

Job description

Alberta Health Services Jasper, AB
$38.56–$51.27 an hour - Full-time

Your Opportunity: Enhancing community care options for Albertans continues to be a key priority for Recovery Alberta. Our goal is to provide high-quality diverse community, home, and individual Mental Health and Addiction services and to support the long-term mental health and wellness of Mental Health and Addiction clients and their families. To support this goal, the North Zone Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHA) department has an exciting opportunity for an MHA Health Promotion Facilitator with the Hinton/Jasper Mental Health and Addiction Services (Child/Youth and Adult). This position is based in Jasper and will serve clients who have been impacted by the recent Jasper Wildfire or who may have an identified mental illness, through a Recovery Psychosocial Rehabilitative framework that promotes client respect, autonomy, health, and improved quality of life. Preferred candidates will reside within the Hinton-Jasper corridor.

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description: As a Health Promotion Facilitator I, you will assist communities to be healthier through mentoring, advocacy and education. You will link individuals and/or communities to relevant health resources within the region or province and work with community partners to access, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies. You will participate in special studies and/or research projects and review health-related data and identify trends relative to population health and at risk groups. You will facilitate the development and/or implementation of program specific guidelines in partnership with other stakeholders. You will plan, develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and presentations for staff and communities. You will prepare work plans, budgets and year end reports and provide input for departmental goals and strategies.

Required Qualifications: Completion of bachelor's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Health Education or a related field.

Additional Required Qualifications: As required.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.