Wellness Coach I

Wellness Coach IContinuous RecruitmentPosting is open and promotional with promotional taking precedenceThe established eligibility list will remain in effect for one yearThe District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility listThe provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without noticeApplication process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the required qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing processAll applicants must provide the following:Proof of education Please submit a copy of your transcripts verifying the completion of your associate's or bachelor's degreeWellness coach certification Begin the process of confirming your eligibility and obtaining a certificate as a wellness coachTentative testing schedule for this recruitment Qualifications appraisal interview date: TBDEmployment standards In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications for education and experience and licenses and other requirements) shown belowEducation and experience:Education: Associates degree in psychology, social work, human services, addiction studiesField experience: 400 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health centerOrEducation: Associate degree in any fieldField experience: 1,350 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health centerLicenses and other requirements:Wellness coach certification preferredSome positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second languageJob summary: Under the direction of an assigned administrator and in coordination with a pupil personnel services credentialed professional, operate as part of a care team to provide support to students in a prek-12 environment in the areas of behavioral health and well-being, such as wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referralEssential duties and responsibilities:Assist in providing classroom support focused on wellness promotion, bullying prevention, and life skills (e.g., stress management, time management, problem-solving)Participate in conducting brief check-ins and scheduled meetings with students to offer emotional support and/or follow wellness curricula to help meet social, emotional, and academic goalsCoordinate with school personnel and collaborate on behavioral screenings; identify and refer students for behavioral health services within the school or broader organizationProcess documents (e.g., intake forms, billing) for activity documentation, information dissemination, and program complianceCollaborate with district, community organizations, and other entities for planning, implementing, and maintaining program servicesCommunicate with professionals providing support and care to children and youthIntervene in crisis situations following established procedures to ensure safety and reduce crisis intensity while maintaining confidentialityParticipate in student/teacher or parent/teacher conferences, meetings, and training to advocate and share/gather information as neededPresent information to district and community groups to promote programs, gain feedback, and meet internal requirementsCoordinate care, connecting individuals to internal and external behavioral health resources, and facilitate communication with professionalsAttend meetings with students, parents, and staff as neededSupport pbis interventions (e.g., check in/check out, renew) by acting as a facilitator and communicating with parents and staffPerform crisis referrals, assessing needs, offering emotional support, and referring to on-site mental health or school administrators as necessarySupport parent and community engagement initiativesCommunicate with parents and staff as appropriate within confidentiality limitsDocument interventions and bill for services as directedMake home visits with another staff member to support student engagement and wellness as neededMeet with students individually (less than 30 minutes) for wellness promotion, mental health literacy, and life skills educationDeliver small group wellness programming focused on social-emotional skills, stress management, and life skillsOther duties:Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unitTypical qualifications:Required qualifications:Wellness coach certification or ability to become certified through the california department of health care access and information (hcaid)Education and experience:Education: associates degree in psychology, social work, human services, addiction studiesField experience: 400 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health centerOrEducation: associate degree in any fieldField experience: 1,350 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health centerLicenses and other requirements:Wellness coach certification preferredSome positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second languageKnowledge of:Physical, emotional, and social wellness principles, including the impacts of stress, time management, mental health, and emotional regulation on academic successMental health conditions, wellness strategies, and resilience building in children and adolescentsBehavioral health screenings, community resources, and the referral processes for students in need of behavioral health servicesAnti-bullying programs, strategies, causes, impacts, and prevention methods in educational settingsChild and adolescent development, particularly in emotional and social skills, problem-solving, and decision-makingCrisis management techniques and protocols, including de-escalation strategies and maintaining a safe environmentProgram documentation requirements, including intake forms, billing, and ensuring compliance with district policies and ethical standardsPositive behavioral interventions and supports (pbis), and support for interventions like check in/check out and renewEthical guidelines and confidentiality standards for working with minors, adhering to district policies, and maintaining privacyDistrict policies and certified wellness coach code of ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, and practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justiceAbility to:Relate to and work with at-promise youth, advocate on behalf of the target populationProvide individual and group support for all students 3. Coordinate various student services with appropriate agenciesPrepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including confidential materialsAdhere to district policies, procedures, and certified wellness coach code of ethicsRead, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresAnalyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionWork independently with little direction, work as part of a team, and work with frequent interruptionsMeet schedules and timelinesWork confidentially with discretionDevelop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agenciesEffectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of students, parents, staffOperate a computer and other office equipmentFlexibility and ability to travel various school sites, training, and professional development opportunitiesWorking conditions:Work environment:Indoor and outdoor environmentDriving a vehicle to conduct workSubject to variable hoursPhysical demands:Hearing and speaking to exchange information