BEST Program Manager - Edson, Canada - Grande Yellowhead Public School Division No. 77
Description
Applications are invited for the position of:
BEST Program Manager - Temporary
Position : Full-Time Temporary BEST Program Manager
Location : Educational Service Centre - Edson, AB
Term Date : September 1, 2024 until October 31, 2025, or upon return of the incumbent, whichever happens sooner.
Hours of Work : 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday
The competition will remain open until: May 21, 2024
The Grande Yellowhead Public School
Division is looking for a Temporary BEST
Program Manager.
The Program Manager is a key
position to champion the work of MHCB within school divisions and to ensure
deliverables within the contract are met. This position is responsible and
accountable for providing leadership, direction and structure to support the
overall vision, mission and objectives of the Mental Health Capacity Building
(MHCB) Initiative.
This position requires someone who
has been formally educated in the health or social sciences field (such as
health promotion & prevention, social work, nursing, psychology, public health)
and who can mentor and support success coaches, provide supervision and collaborate
with community partners while managing service needs and priorities. An understanding
of health promotion and prevention philosophy, strategies and principles is essential.
The Program Manager ensures
strategic use of human resources in providing the most effective and efficient
service delivery. This role is also responsible for planning and determining allocation
of resources. The Program Manager engages key partners and stake holders in
community collaborative networks to ensure access points to specialized
addiction and mental health services and community resources. The Program
Manager is also involved in planning awareness events such as mental health
week.
This person is also responsible for
ensuring programming meets provincial standards; maintaining records in
accordance with HIA and FOIPP; and ensures compliance with all relevant Alberta
Health Services (AHS) policies, contracts, and special agreements.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a collaborative person with proficiency in the areas of student mental health and wellness. The responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing a service plan that aligns with MHCB Initiative objectives;
Ensuring timely submission of financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by AHS;
Overseeing the dissemination and completion of evaluation surveys as required by AHS;
Liaising with school administration, community partners and other stakeholders;
Overseeing and ensuring overall quality and consistency of services;
Leadership, coordination and supervision of other MHCB staff members; up to and including interviewing, selection of candidates and performance management;
Providing a high level of fiscal control and accountability for the budget;
Analyzing change processes and making necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness.
Delivery of programming, presentations or other events and referrals of students and others as required and in keeping with Appendix B-5.
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
A related post-secondary degree or diploma in social sciences, or relevant courses and experience
At least 3 years of experience working in addiction and mental health with promotion and prevention work an asset.
Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention and child and youth development.
Effective verbal and written skills including the ability to listen to others and communicate clearly.
Leadership skills which include supervision of staff or students
Self-directed
Involvement in community committees and strong facilitation skills.
Ability to engage others and develop working relationships with community partners
Resource management skills.
Skill and knowledge in program facilitation and implementation, as well as change management.
Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries.
Resilience & a commitment to personal development
Ability to maintain healthy work-life balance.
An awareness of the community's economic, cultural and political environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of social media tools is an asset.
Ability to work within and manage a restricted budget
All professions must provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Alberta regulatory college, prior to commencing duties where applicable:
o Regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Health
o Disciplines Act will be required to show an original copy of a valid practice permit before commencing their duties.
o Other professions governed by government acts, college or regulatory body requirements may be required to provide additional documentation.
The Division
Grande Yellowhead School Division (GYPSD) stretches from Jasper National Park, east to Evansburg, south of Cadomin, and northwest to Grande Cache. The jurisdiction includes 17 schools, 5 Learning Connection Centres, approximately 5000 students and 600 staff. The Division is governed by seven elected Trustees.
The Board's four main priorities are:
Student Learning
Teaching and Leadership Excellence
Community Engagement
System Health and Wellness
GYPSD schools offer a broad range of JK-12 programs. Principals focus on strong instructional leadership using generative dialogue to support teacher growth and supervision.
The Division is noted for its commitment to strong literacy practices infused across the curriculum, inclusive education and for its innovative technology programs.
Benefits of GYPSD
Comprehensive Health Benefits including 100 % Division paid for Extended Health Care, Vision and Dental
Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
$725 per year to allocate within a Health and Wellness Spending Account.
Access to Professional Development
Vacation Entitlement
Salary will be based upon a review of the candidate's relevant education and experience.
Monthly salary range $5, $6,667.00
Applicants are asked to include the following in their applications:
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact information for a minimum of three employment-related references
Note: We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:
a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check
a Child Intervention Record Check