School Wellness Mentor - MHCB

• 92% of benefit premiums are paid for full-time employees including Extended Health, Dental, Extended Disability, Life, and AD&D coverage.
• Health Spending Account (for contracts of at least 5 consecutive months)
• Paid Sick Leave of up to 18 days per year.
• Family Medical Leave of up to  3 days per year.
• Paid Personal Leave of up to 3 per year.

Additional Perks

• Partnership with Anytime Fitness, to offer discounts on memberships and passes for Grasslands employees.

 To learn more about us, please visit:

• Grasslands Public Schools website at: grasslands.ab.ca

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate social emotional learning activities to students.
• Develop and implement classroom Universal Mental Health Programs that are specific to each school’s needs.
• Deliver programming and initiatives through public speaking format.
• Identify and utilize community resources to meet the needs of, or enhance services for, persons served.
• Deliver services that may extend outside of regular operating hours.
• Travel between schools as required to provide services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education or relevant training in a health or social sciences field is preferred.
• Proven experience in addiction and mental health services.
• Experience working with diverse and multicultural populations.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and adults in large and small group settings.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  
• Proven cultural, diversity, and inclusion competencies, with the ability to apply these competencies to all aspects of the job.
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to deliver programming and initiatives through public speaking.
• Flexible and able to work independently, as a team, and with community agencies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Communicates respectfully and effectively, maintaining composure and a solution-focused approach in challenging or high-pressure situations.
• Comfortable working in multiple classrooms during the school day.
• Strong computer skills, with the ability to quickly learn new and existing programs related to the job.
• Able to contribute to a classroom environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
• Respects and values all individuals, with sensitivity to diversity.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Able to quickly build trust and rapport, and strong relationships with Grasslands students, employees, and our community.
• Conducts oneself in a responsible and respectful manner while working in and around a school environment, in the community, and with third parties, in alignment with division's policies, guidelines, and values
• Enjoys working with students of all ages, and demonstrates patience, empathy, and a student-centred approach.
• Recognizes how the role contributes to the effectiveness of the school, division, and broader community.
• Understands and supports Grasslands Public Schools’ mission, values, and commitment to student success.

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PRE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Selected candidates of choice must submit the following as a condition of employment:

• Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• Child Intervention Record Check

Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment

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HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following by applying directly to this ad :

• A current cover letter and resume 
• Contacts for three (3) professional references

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Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.