JOB POSTING CUPE 25/26 – 16
This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until January 30, 2026
Morinville Community High School
Youth Success Coach - Indigenous Education Focus
Part Time – 17.5 hours/week
Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, Alexander First Nation, and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ - centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Position: A Youth Success Coach is required to support students and families with furthering the students' overall success. The Youth Success Coach will be working in the school setting to provide small groups and one on one mentoring. The Youth Success Coach will have a close connection with families and community supports and services.
Duties to Commence: As soon as possible
Qualifications & Duties:
- Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
- Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
- Completion of a Child and Youth Care, Social Work Program, or equivalent post-secondary training and/or relevant experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with students with challenges, school learning teams, parents, and community partners.
- Experience working with youth with a variety of backgrounds.
- Experience and ability to provide Indigenous cultural mentorship such as (but not limited to) language exposure, cultural awareness and belonging through Indigenous drum teachings, round dances, smudges, etc, would be an asset.
- Knowledge of scholarships and other opportunities for Indigenous youth.
- Displays a positive approach to students with social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Experience implementing positive, proactive behavioural interventions. Some training in applied behaviour analysis.
- Experience modeling and coaching social skills and healthy boundaries.
- Support students with transitions throughout the school day
- Support families and caregivers with providing participation opportunities for youth in the community.
- Provide support through relational interactions and activities.
- Develop innovative and creative programming to meet the individual needs of youth and small groups of youth.
- Empower youth to develop resilience and coping skills.
- Support and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Provide documents and updates of supports to administration.
- Support students with transition into the next phase of schooling.
For more information on this position, please contact:
Corinna Cormier, Principal
Morinville Community High School
Phone: 780-939-6891
Email: ccormier@gsacrd.ab.ca
Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted .
Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
