Wellness Coach

WELLNESS COACH I

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.

• Assist in providing classroom support focused on wellness promotion, bullying prevention, and life skills (e.g., stress management, time management, problem‑solving).
• Conduct brief check‑ins and scheduled meetings with students to offer emotional support and 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, assess needs, offer emotional support, and refer 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.

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

• Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or Addiction Studies plus 400 verifiable hours within the last six years of 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 Associate degree in any field plus 1,350 verifiable hours within the last six years of such services.

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

• 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.
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