School Coordinator - Mental Health Capacity Building

Position: School Coordinator MHCB
Date Posted: May 22, 2024
Closing Date: Suitable Pool of applicants
Location: Moose Jaw
Position Type: Temporary
Start Date: August 13, 2024
End Date: June 30, 2027
FTE: 1.0
Hours of Work: 7 hours per day

Job Summary: The School Coordinator is responsible and accountable to a school division-level representative as appointed by the Director of Education and works closely with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Provincial Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) representative. The position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, supervision and structure to support the overall objectives of the MHCB program.

Primary Responsibilities
Training and Development

• Develop and implement a service plan that aligns with MHCB objectives;
• Liaise with school and school division administration, Saskatchewan-based MHCB partners, and other community partners and stakeholders and participate in developing a comprehensive mental health promotion action plan;
• Engage key partners and stakeholders in community collaborative networks to make connections to mental health and addictions services and community resources;
• Be involved in planning awareness events (e.g., mental health week); and
• Participate in school division staff professional development and in service training to build their mental health capacity.

Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership, coordination and supervision of the MHCB program and MHCB staff member(s);
• Coordinate and collaborate with community partners while managing service needs and priorities;
• Ensure that best practices and strategic use of human resources are used when determining mental health promotion programming;

• Oversee and ensure overall quality and consistency of MHCB programming, and adherence to MHCB mandate and provincial objectives;
• Connect and collaborate with other MHCB School Coordinators in the province to identify and overcome challenges and celebrate successes;
• Oversee and ensure alignment with school division and provincial strategic plans.
• Ensure records are maintained and in accordance with the Health Information Protection Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and,
• Ensure compliance with the SHA funding agreement.

Research and Statistics

• Monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of programming, administer surveys and other assessment instruments and refine actions as part of a continuous improvement approach;
• Oversee the dissemination and completion of evaluation surveys as required by the SHA; and
• Analyze change processes and making necessary adjustments to maximize effectiveness of the program;

Financial Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of fiscal control and accountability for the budget;
• Plan and determine allocation of resources; and
• Ensure timely submission of financial, statistical and narrative reports as required by the SHA.

Qualifications and Work Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• A related post-secondary degree or diploma in the health or social sciences field (e.g., health promotion and prevention, kinesiology, social work, nursing, psychology, public health, social sciences), or a relevant combination of education and experience;
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in promotion and prevention of addictions and mental health;
• Knowledge of mental health and wellness, health promotion and prevention, and child and youth development;
• Knowledge of Comprehensive School Community Health;
• Knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health;
• Effective verbal and written skills including the ability to listen to others and communicate clearly;
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills which includes supervision of staff or students;
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner;
• Ability to engage others and develop working relationships with community partners;
• Knowledge and skill in program development, facilitation and implementation, as well as change management;
• Understanding of and ability to practice personal and professional boundaries and ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance;
• Resilience and a commitment to professional and personal development;
• Awareness of the community’s economic, cultural, social and political environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
• Knowledge of social media tools is an asset;
• A satisfactory criminal record check; and,
• Where applicable, prior to commencing duties, provide proof of licensure or registration with the approved Saskatchewan regulatory college.