School District No. 22 (Vernon)

Mental Health and Healthy Promoting Schools Liaison

(EXEMPT – FULL-TIME)

Located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx nation, in the heart of the beautiful North Okanagan, School District No. 22 (Vernon) provides quality educational programs and a safe learning environment for the over 8,700 diverse students within its 19 schools. 600 teachers, 420 support staff, and 60 management staff work together towards the success of our students.

We have an opening for the full-time – exempt position of Mental Health and Healthy Promoting Schools Liaison. The successful candidate will have a degree in mental health or related experience, a minimum of two (2) years of recent front-line experience in mental health services, and exceptional communication skills. Certification in trauma informed practice and promoting mental health through emotional learning skills and working knowledge of public health policy will be considered an asset.

Reporting to the Director of Instruction, Inclusive Education, the Mental Health and Healthy Promoting Schools Liaison will supervise and evaluate the service and delivery of all mental health programs in the District. They are also responsible for providing service, support and resources in healthy relationships, mental health literacy, nutrition, active living and trauma informed schools.

The reward
The successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• A generous pension plan
• The opportunity to help shape the education, wellbeing, and future success of the children in our region

For the current job description and to learn more about other SD No.22 job opportunities, please visit the SD22 Website.

To apply, please visit the Make a Future website and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information electronically to Job Code 3477298 – Mental Health and Healthy Promoting Schools Liaison. Consideration will be given to applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

Applications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.