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    Mental Health Capacity Builder - Alberta, Canada - Rural Municipalities of Alberta

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    Description

    The Mental Health Capacity Builder (MHCB) works with children, youth, adults, and community partners to foster skills and attitudes that support mental health as a priority and strengthen social emotional skills.

    In schools, the MHCB works collaboratively and in partnership with school staff to facilitate evidence-based programs and activities that promote social-emotional learning, increase mental health literacy, and enhance students' resiliency in the classrooms and through extra curriculum opportunities. The MHCB also develops information and opportunities for parents/caregivers to support and reinforce student learning outside the school. The MHCB is a part of the Children and Family Well-being team and provides direct services that promotes positive mental health and strengthen social emotional skills in children, youth and families through awareness, knowledge and skill building within schools and community wide. This posting is for one hourly position up to 7 months (May- December 2024) working up to 35 hours per week.

    Key Responsibilities Include:

    Responsibilities:

    • Build upon the strengths and capacity in school staff, parents/caregivers and community partners to support positive mental health (social skills, self-confidence, peer relationships, emotional management and personal development), social emotional learning and healthy relationships in children and youth
    • Provide information and help facilitate access to resources and services
    • Ensure quality programming and services through regular supervision and completing administration work while adhering to Strathcona County and the program standards and guidelines
    • Work alongside colleagues in programming, projects and committee work to planning, development, implementation and evaluation
    This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply on our website: Mental Health Capacity Builder - Strathcona County Careers )
    • University Degree in Social Science with preference for those fields with regulated practice plus 3 years related experience. Required to attain and maintain appropriate registrations and certifications, if applicable
    • Diploma in Social Science plus 5 years experience may be considered
    • Minimum of 2 years experience using a capacity building approach to work with adults including coaching, mentoring and training
    • Excellent working knowledge of positive mental health, social emotional development, and healthy relationships
    • Strong relationship building, community collaboration/networking and time management skills
    • Able to take initiative and work independently as well as in teams
    • Excellent organization, coordinate, and analysis skills with the ability to adapt, multi-task and manage workload between, preparing and facilitating programs and other learning opportunities in multiple locations, completing administrative responsibilities, and travelling.
    • Possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within a teamwork orientation
    • Strong facilitator, verbal, and written communication skills with an openness to others' ideas
    • Demonstrated ability to gather information and apply critical thinking within a changing environment
    • Ability to proficiently apply knowledge and skills to practice
    • Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
    • Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Capable of maintaining program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of programs
    • Must be able to travel to various urban and rural locations throughout Strathcona County and surrounding area
    Qualifications and Skills:
    • University Degree in Social Science with preference for those fields with regulated practice plus 3 years related experience. Required to attain and maintain appropriate registrations and certifications, if applicable
    • Diploma in Social Science plus 5 years experience may be considered
    • Minimum of 2 years experience using a capacity building approach to work with adults including coaching, mentoring and training
    • Excellent working knowledge of positive mental health, social emotional development, and healthy relationships
    • Strong relationship building, community collaboration/networking and time management skills
    • Able to take initiative and work independently as well as in teams
    • Excellent organization, coordinate, and analysis skills with the ability to adapt, multi-task and manage workload between, preparing and facilitating programs and other learning opportunities in multiple locations, completing administrative responsibilities, and travelling.
    • Possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within a teamwork orientation
    • Strong facilitator, verbal, and written communication skills with an openness to others' ideas
    • Demonstrated ability to gather information and apply critical thinking within a changing environment
    • Ability to proficiently apply knowledge and skills to practice
    • Solid comprehension and practice of personal and professional boundaries
    • Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Capable of maintaining program statistics for purposes of evaluation and assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of programs
    • Must be able to travel to various urban and rural locations throughout Strathcona County and surrounding area
    Conditions of Employment
    • Submission of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
    • Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits
    • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including daytime, evenings and weekends
    • Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties including lifting up to 20lbs
    Who we are: Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation. Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
      • Extended health and dental coverage
      • Health and wellness spending account
      • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
      • Retirement and pension programs
      • Paid and unpaid leave programs
      • Earned day off program
      • Employee and family assistance program
    • Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
    • Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
    Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

    Additional Job Information:

    Salary Range: $38.57-$48.23
    Posted Date: Apr 23, 2024
    Closing Date: May 02, 2024

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