Prevention and Health Promotion Facilitator

PCRS General•Surrey, BC

2d•CA$31 - CA$32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention & Health Promotion program is responsible for the coordination and operation of primary prevention programs in Elementary, Middle and Secondary Schools. The goal is to provide meaningful and accurate information to youth, parents, caregivers and community partners to help youth make healthy lifestyle choices and decisions about substance use. Services are provided regionally in Tsawwassen, Ladner, North Delta, Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove and Chilliwack. PCRS seeks a Prevention and Health Promotion Facilitator to work as part of a Prevention and Health Promotion team within the Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen communities. The Prevention & Health Promotion Facilitator is responsible for the coordination and operation of primary prevention programs for children and youth. A broad-based health promotion approach is used in the development and implementation of programs. In addition, the Facilitator strives to help create healthy school and community environments and encourages youth to see the value of healthy lifestyle activities. The Facilitator will identify strengths and substance use related themes in the school and community. This information will be used to collaborate with the school community and develop goals and strategies that reinforce strengths and resilience. Opportunities for youth to engage in healthier choices and activities will be developed with youth input wherever possible.

Requirements

Specialized training/experience in health promotion or community development
Knowledge and training pertaining to mental health, suicide and self harm
Learning disabilities training including FASD, ADHD, Early childhood education, special needs
Knowledge of trauma informed practice
Other certifications in recreation or arts
Sound judgement and effective interpersonal skills
Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written
Substance use training
Program development skills
Ability to liaise with school staff
Familiar with working in a school setting

Responsibilities

Screens, processes and accepts referrals, completes intake assessments and orientation as per policy, develops service goals in collaboration with youth and referring worker
Provides referrals and follow up for youth to appropriate community services
Acts as a positive role model and assist youth in developing values of honesty, self-assertiveness, and respect for others and lack of dependency on drugs
Offers presentations to contracted schools and community partners on a variety of topics related to substances, health and wellness
Develops, implements and facilitates group sessions; sessions could include co-leadership with other staff or community professionals
Collaborates with the contracted schools and district to provide workshops, large health promotion events and after school programming as determined by community needs
Plans and participates in pro-social, healthy recreation activities with youth
Participates in and attend working groups, committees, agency and school district meetings
Works collaboratively on large Prevention & Health Promotion initiatives with the P&HP team. These may include day camps, overnight summer camps, conferences and other group projects.
As per policy and agency practice, collects, documents and maintains statistical information to report to team lead and funders as required
Engages in supervisory meetings with team lead and reports critical incidents immediately
Maintains health and safety of self, participants and community; manages inappropriate behaviour according to agency policy and practice
Attends all agency, team and school staff meetings and professional development opportunities