Full-Time Lifeskills Facilitator

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School in Slave Lake, AB

invites applications for the following position:

Full-Time Lifeskills Facilitator

Level and Kind of Work:

A Life Skills Facilitator's role is to work with students, school staff, parents, community agencies and other stakeholders to provide support for educational and personal goals to help students with inclusive needs successfully complete their school studies as well as develop pathways and opportunities for students' transition beyond school. They will establish, seek out, and work in partnerships with families, various agencies and community organizations to enhance school programming as well as off-campus learning opportunities for students with inclusive needs. An important role of this position is supporting the wellness, resilience, skill building, and career goals for youth presenting disabilities in the Beyond the Classroom program. In addition, building independence for students with inclusive needs (where appropriate) is a key role. This level provides routine and repetitive support to students and administration. It may involve assisting with supervision, training, communication, organizing community activities (swimming, shopping, etc.) and the delivery of universal and targeted supports.

Desired Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma is required
• As travel is required, a valid Driver's License, satisfactory Driver's abstract, and vehicle is required- equivalencies will be considered
• Completion of a Child and Youth Care or Social Work Program; or equivalency is preferred
• Standard First Aid Certificate is preferred
• Training in SIVA, Non- violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent is recommended
• Related training or experience with children at- risk is an asset

Completion will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please apply for this position at

For further information please contact:

Mrs. Dawn Melnyk, Principal

St. Mary of the Lake Catholic School

[email protected]