Wellness Coach I

Wellness Coach I

Continuous Recruitment Posting is open and promotional with promotional taking precedence. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The 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 notice. Application 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 process. ALL 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 degree.

Wellness Coach Certification Begin the process of confirming your eligibility and obtaining a Certificate as a Wellness Coach. To start, visit the following link and complete the required forms: Once completed, please submit a copy of your Wellness Coach Certificate with your application or directly to the Classified HR Office at View email address on click.appcast.io

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment. Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: TBD

EMPLOYMENT 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 below.

Education and Experience:

Education: Associates Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies

Field 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 center.

OR

Education: Associate degree in any field

Field 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 center.

Licenses and other Requirements:

• Wellness Coach Certification preferred.
• Some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second language.

JOB 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 referral.

ESSENTIAL 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 goals.
• Coordinate with school personnel and collaborate on behavioral screenings; identify and refer students for behavioral health services within the school or broader organization.
• Process documents (e.g., intake forms, billing) for activity documentation, information dissemination, and program compliance.
• Collaborate with district, community organizations, and other entities for planning, implementing, and maintaining program services.
• Communicate with professionals providing support and care to children and youth.
• Intervene in crisis situations following established procedures to ensure safety and reduce crisis intensity while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in student/teacher or parent/teacher conferences, meetings, and training to advocate and share/gather information as needed.
• Present information to district and community groups to promote programs, gain feedback, and meet internal requirements.
• Coordinate care, connecting individuals to internal and external behavioral health resources, and facilitate communication with professionals.
• Attend meetings with students, parents, and staff as needed.
• Support PBIS interventions (e.g., Check In/Check Out, Renew) by acting as a facilitator and communicating with parents and staff.
• Perform crisis referrals, assessing needs, offering emotional support, and referring to on-site mental health or school administrators as necessary.
• Support parent and community engagement initiatives.
• Communicate with parents and staff as appropriate within confidentiality limits.
• Document interventions and bill for services as directed.
• Make home visits with another staff member to support student engagement and wellness as needed.
• Meet with students individually (less than 30 minutes) for wellness promotion, mental health literacy, and life skills education.
• Deliver small group wellness programming focused on social-emotional skills, stress management, and life skills.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Wellness Coach Certification or ability to become certified through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

Education and Experience:

Education: Associates Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies

Field 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 center.

OR

Education: Associate degree in any field

Field 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 center.

Licenses and other Requirements:

• Wellness Coach Certification preferred.
• Some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second language.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Physical, emotional, and social wellness principles, including the impacts of stress, time management, mental health, and emotional regulation on academic success.
• Mental health conditions, wellness strategies, and resilience building in children and adolescents.
• Behavioral health screenings, community resources, and the referral processes for students in need of behavioral health services.
• Anti-bullying programs, strategies, causes, impacts, and prevention methods in educational settings.
• Child and adolescent development, particularly in emotional and social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Crisis management techniques and protocols, including de-escalation strategies and maintaining a safe environment.
• Program documentation requirements, including intake forms, billing, and ensuring compliance with district policies and ethical standards.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and support for interventions like Check In/Check Out and Renew.
• Ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards for working with minors, adhering to district policies, and maintaining privacy.
• District 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 justice.

ABILITY TO:

• Relate to and work with at-promise youth, advocate on behalf of the target population.
• Provide individual and group support for all students 3. Coordinate various student services with appropriate agencies.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including confidential materials.
• Adhere to District policies, procedures, and Certified Wellness Coach Code of Ethics.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction, work as part of a team, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of students, parents, staff.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Flexibility and ability to travel various school sites, training, and