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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Temporary Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Wellness Coach Summer Student (35 hrs week)
Posted on March 26, 2024 by Employer details Peace Wapiti Public School Division
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Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.<p>The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is seeking a Temporary Full Time (Summer Student) Mental Health Capacity Building Wellness Coach to provide mental health promotion and prevention to youth and families. Working as part of a team, this position develops and delivers developmentally appropriate, evidence-based programming that focuses on increasing knowledge, building skills and fostering abilities that enable others to better their own mental health and wellness. <p> This position works 35 hours/week and is for the time period of May 1, 2024 to August 23, 2024. It will include delivering programs in communities throughout the Division.<p>Responsibilities include: Developing and facilitating outdoor recreation and art-based programming that is connected to mental health and wellness<p> Building and maintaining strong relationships and act as a connection to mental health subject matter experts for youth, parents and community partners<p> Helping to identify and facilitate access for individuals who need referral to specialized addiction and mental health services<p> Provide opportunities to engage in healthy activities and interactions through planned community activities and eventsDesirable Assets Include: Knowledge of addiction and mental health<p> Familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social and recreational needs of children, youth and families<p> Experience with delivering programming and comfortable with public speaking<p> Strong relationship building skillsQualifications: Experience working with children and youth in a group setting.<p> Working towards, or completed, a related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences or education. <p> Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform in the position may be considered.<p> Successful applicants require a personal vehicle and Driver's License for travel to/from program sites. Mileage reimbursement is as per Division Policy. Applications should include: Completed ApplytoEducation profile<p> Cover letter<p> Detailed resume<p> Three references with current contact informationThe wage for this position is $23.60 per hour. Employees will also receive 6% vacation pay in lieu of paid vacation time. <p>We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, we contact only those candidates who are selected for an interview. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at kellielewis@pwpsd.ca or by phone at (780) 831-3077.<p>PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your Job Application Log. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.- LocationGrande Prairie, AB
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2740729
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