Permanent full-time (7 hrs per day) Wellness Promoter (2 positions)

Prairie Valley School Division; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a Wellness Promoter to deliver mental health programming in schools. This full-time role involves working within a team to support children's emotional wellbeing, needing a diploma in a related field and relevant experience. Join a supportive environment that values collaboration and curiosity to impact students' health positively.

Benefits

100% employer paid health benefits plan

Employer matched pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience working in student-focused services.
• Ability to deliver culturally responsive services.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health programming to schools.
• Develop and promote programs focused on mental health.
• Communicate with families and community resources.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions Counselling

Diploma in Youth Care Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Wellness Promoter position at Education Centre in Regina. This is a permanent full-time position that will commence August 25, 2025.

Role Overview

The Wellness Promoter is responsible for delivering mental health programming to schools to support healthy children and youth. This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to enhance capacity to meet the objectives of Mental Health initiatives by developing and delivering developmentally appropriate programming to children, youth, and families within school and classroom settings.

What You Will Do

• Work under the direction of the Student Services Coordinator and MHCB Coordinator to support the Response to Intervention framework focused on developing, implementing, and monitoring interventions and strategies that meet the social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs of students.
• Develop, plan, and promote programs, activities, and events for students as part of a mental health action plan, mental health wellness fairs and camps, large group presentations, peer mentorship, and student committee development.
• Delivers programming that responds to the identified needs of students and schools including:
• Support instructional programming by creating mental health resources and modules that align with curricular outcomes.
• Support Social Emotional Learning (CASEL framework) through Tier One wellness menus.
• Deliver awareness and prevention programming and tools for teachers, parents, and community partners to identify at-risk students and raise awareness of early intervention programming.
• Support, maintain, and contribute to School, Division, and Ministry Mental Health and Wellness plans.
• Assists in creating, delivering, and analyzing survey and other assessment data and accountability reports.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, school staff, school community councils, First Nations, and outside agencies to strengthen family-school-community partnerships related to mental health topics.
• Build the capacity of teachers, administrators, and staff using a variety of proactive, innovative, and effective professional development delivery techniques, including collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials, and presenting at professional learning events at the school and system levels.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by Student Services Coordinator or MHCB Coordinator.
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Diploma in a human service-related field (i.e.: Mental Health and Addictions Counselling, Youth Care Worker, Child and Youth Care Counsellor, Social Work Diploma).
• Experience working in student-focused services such as mental health.
• Working knowledge of client centered mental health and addictions interventions, practice methods and professional skills.
• Key presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively engage a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally responsive services to a diverse group of clients.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills utilizing strengths-based practices and solution focused interactions.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to engage community resources, treatment centers, social services networks, non-profit organizations, and community businesses.
• Ability to manage confidential material and maintain staff and student privacy.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Hourly rate: $37.82.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 35 hours per week.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the Conditions of Employment agreement.
  
  

How To Apply

• For further details of the position, contact Lorrie Anne Harkness, Superintendent, by email [e-mail].
• Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.
  
  

Selection Procedure

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.