Mental Health Capacity Building Coordinator - Perm FT - JB24250186
About the role
Job Title: Mental Health Capacity Building Coordinator, Permanent Full-Time
Are you passionate about leading and supporting the mental health of youth in our community? Do you build strong connections and have the capacity to present and deliver your ideas to inspire innovative ways of promoting wellness in schools?
Living Sky School Division is seeking a dedicated School Coordinator to lead and support their Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative. This role is central to promoting mental health and wellness in our community, providing leadership, and fostering collaboration with various partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with school and community partners to create comprehensive action plans.
- Organize and participate in mental health awareness events.
- Lead and supervise MHCB staff, ensuring quality and consistency in programming.
- Monitor program effectiveness and oversee necessary evaluations.
- Manage financial resources and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in health or social sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, public health).
- 3+ years of experience in mental health promotion and prevention.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of mental health, wellness, and youth development.
Direct Report: Wellness Promoter
Work Schedule
- 1800 hours per year, including summer programming.
- Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Based out of Central Services, Living Sky School Division
Join us in making a difference! Apply now to be part of an initiative that enhances mental health capacity in our schools and communities.
For more information contact Jennifer Harder by phone 306-937-7911 or email:
This position will remain open until filled.
About Living Sky School Division No. 202
Living Sky School Division encompasses a wide geographic area including the Battlefords, many communities, villages, First Nation communities, and Hutterite colonies. We are located in the heart of wheat and oil country.
Currently, 28 schools are located in 19 communities. Our schools include PreK-12, elementary, high schools, and alternate schools with a population of approximately 5,300 students. Our diverse student population is reflected in a wide variety of programs that exist throughout the schools to meet the guidelines of the Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and the local needs of the community.
Our intent is always to produce strong citizens through the excellent and relevant educational experience of our students. Our schools prepare students to be capable and open-minded individuals. Our goal is to graduate well-rounded individuals with a high potential for success and leadership. At the heart of improving student achievement is the need to focus on relationship building through providing exceptional customer services experience for our students, parents, and community members.
Mission: Shaping our Future Through Thoughtful Schools Thoughtful Schools are schools where students and staff focus on: • commitment to academic learning • learning to respect people and property • learning to become full contributing members of society • celebrating success
Guiding Values: • Belonging - Everyone can play. • Genuine Relationships - Empathy for all. • Innovation - What if we could? • Integrity - Owning everything we do. • Wellbeing - Bringing our best everyday.
Mental Health Capacity Building Coordinator - Perm FT - JB24250186
About the role
Job Title: Mental Health Capacity Building Coordinator, Permanent Full-Time
Are you passionate about leading and supporting the mental health of youth in our community? Do you build strong connections and have the capacity to present and deliver your ideas to inspire innovative ways of promoting wellness in schools?
Living Sky School Division is seeking a dedicated School Coordinator to lead and support their Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative. This role is central to promoting mental health and wellness in our community, providing leadership, and fostering collaboration with various partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with school and community partners to create comprehensive action plans.
- Organize and participate in mental health awareness events.
- Lead and supervise MHCB staff, ensuring quality and consistency in programming.
- Monitor program effectiveness and oversee necessary evaluations.
- Manage financial resources and reporting.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in health or social sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, public health).
- 3+ years of experience in mental health promotion and prevention.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of mental health, wellness, and youth development.
Direct Report: Wellness Promoter
Work Schedule
- 1800 hours per year, including summer programming.
- Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Based out of Central Services, Living Sky School Division
Join us in making a difference! Apply now to be part of an initiative that enhances mental health capacity in our schools and communities.
For more information contact Jennifer Harder by phone 306-937-7911 or email:
This position will remain open until filled.
About Living Sky School Division No. 202
Living Sky School Division encompasses a wide geographic area including the Battlefords, many communities, villages, First Nation communities, and Hutterite colonies. We are located in the heart of wheat and oil country.
Currently, 28 schools are located in 19 communities. Our schools include PreK-12, elementary, high schools, and alternate schools with a population of approximately 5,300 students. Our diverse student population is reflected in a wide variety of programs that exist throughout the schools to meet the guidelines of the Saskatchewan Core Curriculum and the local needs of the community.
Our intent is always to produce strong citizens through the excellent and relevant educational experience of our students. Our schools prepare students to be capable and open-minded individuals. Our goal is to graduate well-rounded individuals with a high potential for success and leadership. At the heart of improving student achievement is the need to focus on relationship building through providing exceptional customer services experience for our students, parents, and community members.
Mission: Shaping our Future Through Thoughtful Schools Thoughtful Schools are schools where students and staff focus on: • commitment to academic learning • learning to respect people and property • learning to become full contributing members of society • celebrating success
Guiding Values: • Belonging - Everyone can play. • Genuine Relationships - Empathy for all. • Innovation - What if we could? • Integrity - Owning everything we do. • Wellbeing - Bringing our best everyday.