Health Promotion Facilitator

Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Manager, Healthy Schools and as part of the Healthy Settings department within Provincial Population & Public Health, Health Promotion Facilitators (I) support the application of evidence-informed strategies to improve student and staff health outcomes in school authorities across Alberta. This position supports provincial directives by collaborating with AHS staff, Lethbridge and area school authorities, and other community stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate school health initiatives consistent with the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) Framework and current evidence. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Health Promotion Facilitator I uses a settings approach and works at the systems-level to: Apply community development principles and facilitation processes to drive action that is informed by local needs, assets, and current evidence. Support, promote and advocate for the development and implementation of health promotion strategies that support healthy school communities and improvements in health outcomes. Enhance the capacity of teachers and other school staff to support and develop healthy school communities through professional learning. Evaluate the status of local strategies and assist with evaluation of provincial strategies. Identify and facilitate connections to resources that can advance health promotion priorities. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders who contribute to healthy schools. A remote/hybrid work arrangement within Lethbridge and surrounding communities may be considered.

Description:

As a Health Promotion Facilitator I, you will assist communities to be healthier through mentoring, advocacy and education. You will link individuals and/or communities to relevant health resources within the region or province and work with community partners to access, plan, implement and evaluate health promotion strategies. You will participate in special studies and/or research projects and review health-related data and identify trends relative to population health and at risk groups. You will facilitate the development and/or implementation of program specific guidelines in partnership with other stakeholders. You will plan, develop and facilitate workshops, seminars and presentations for staff and communities. You will prepare work plans, budgets and year end reports and provide input for departmental goals and strategies.