Youth Mental Health Success Coach (K-9)

Simplication; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinook’s Edge School Division is hiring a full-time permanent YES Success Coach to work with Kindergarten through Grade 9 students across Olds schools. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning and mental health programs in classrooms and community settings.

The successful candidate will have formal education in health or social sciences and experience with youth mental health, addiction, FNMI and LGBTQ populations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience in addiction and mental health or health/human services related role (experience as a practicum student considered)
• Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families
• Ability to research and implement evidence based strategies to increase mental health and reduce stigma of mental illness in K-12 schools
• Experience with delivering programming and comfortable with facilitating classroom programing from Kindergarten to High School grade levels
• Effective time management skills
• Takes initiative and is able to work independently as well as in teams
• Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with young people
• Creative problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Comfortable liaising with community members, school staff, community agencies and health care providers
• Knowledge of the local community and resources available
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs
• 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
• All employees must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and insurance required to transport students as needed
• Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate, evidence-based social emotional learning and mental health programming in classrooms and community settings.
• Deliver regular classroom programming and small group work in schools and community settings, focusing on knowledge, skills and stigma reduction.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and community partners to create engaging and inclusive programming for K–12 students.
• Assess program outcomes and adjust activities to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

2+ years experience in addiction and</

Mental health promotion

Public health knowledge

Bilingual/communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chinook’s Edge School Division is hiring a full-time permanent YES Success Coach to work with Kindergarten through Grade 9 students across Olds schools. The role focuses on delivering developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning and mental health programs in classrooms and community settings.

The successful candidate will have formal education in health or social sciences and experience with youth mental health, addiction, FNMI and LGBTQ populations.