Competition # 616 - Community Coming Together Wellness Facilitator
Competition # 616 - Community Coming Together Wellness Facilitator
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Job Title: Wellness Facilitator
Contract Type: Permanent with Annual Renewal
Primary Duties and Description:
The Wellness Facilitator provides addiction and mental health promotion and prevention services to children youth
and families within the Catholic school system. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team this role
designs and delivers developmentally appropriate evidence-based programming aligned with the objectives of the
Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative and the Catholic School Division.
Programming is delivered in both school and community settings and includes large and small group formats. The focus is on increasing mental health knowledge building life skills and fostering the abilities of individuals to strengthen their own mental wellness. In addition the Wellness Facilitator supports school staff parents and community members who work with children and youth to enhance their understanding and competencies related to mental health and wellness.
The successful candidate will be housed in one school but is expected to provide services across three of the nine Catholic schools within the division ensuring programming and support is accessible and consistent where needed.
Key Responsibilities include:
Building and maintaining strong supportive relationships with students staff families and community
partners.
Delivering programming and support in alignment with Catholic Division Values and MHCB goals and
principles.
Responding to the emergent mental health and wellness needs of the school community and adapting
programming accordinglywithin the scope of the MHCB mandate.
Participating in evaluation activities including data collection for Recovery Alberta (formerly Alberta
Health Services).
Identifying individuals in need of specialized services and supporting referrals to appropriate addiction and
mental health resources.
Ensuring all documentation complies with the Health Information Act (HIA) the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and Recovery Alberta policies.
Additional Expectations:
Wellness Facilitators are required to work all professional development (PD) days throughout the
school year.
A commitment of 25 workdays during the summer months is expected which will include
programming planning community engagement and professional development.
This position includes a physical component working outside in the summer and lifting and
carrying materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds as part of program setup and delivery.
Qualifications and Relational Skills:
A Diploma or Degree in a Health or Social Sciences field (e.g. Social Work Child and Youth
Care Psychology Addictions Sociology or Psychology).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in addiction and mental health or a related health/human
services role (practicum experience may be considered).
Strong knowledge of addiction and mental health issues including developmental and
psychosocial needs of children youth and families.
Skilled in program delivery public speaking and group facilitation.
Demonstrated ability to build supportive respectful relationships with young people and adults.
Effective time management initiative and the ability to work both independently and within a
team.
Clear understanding and application of personal and professional boundaries.
Excellent problem-solving communication and decision-making skills.
Experience in community engagement collaboration and networking.
Awareness of local community resources and systems.
Competent in using Microsoft Office Google Workspace Canva and Social Media tools.
Resilient self-reflective and committed to ongoing professional growth.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and First Aid with CPR certification are
considered strong assets though not mandatory.
Additional Requirements:
Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance.
Intervention Record Check from Alberta Childrens Services.
Proof of Education (e.g. Diploma or Degree in a relevant field).
Proof of Licensure or Registration with the appropriate Alberta Regulatory College where
applicable. Regulated Health Professionals must provide a valid practice permit before beginning employment.
Other regulated professionals may be required to submit additional documentation.
As part of a commitment to Catholic education for the students of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and as a condition of employment an individual taking employment within the Division will undertake to follow both in and out of your employment with the Division a lifestyle and deportment in harmony with Catholic Church practices and beliefs which include among other things living in harmony with the principles of the Gospel and teachings of the Catholic Church.
For more information please contact: Jodi Miller Program Manager at
Visit us atMedicine Hat Catholic Board of Education
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We thank all those that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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Employment Type
Full-Time
