Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator

Mental Health And Wellness Coordinator

This is a temporary grant funded position with an anticipated end date of December 18, 2026. 8 hours per day, 10 months per year.

In cooperation with the leadership team, the coordinator will establish and implement a site action plan to alleviate mental health and wellness barriers to student learning. The Coordinator will become a key communicator of resources and support.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in social or human services, education, human development, psychology, social work or related field and two (2) years of experience working in an education or social service setting.
• Experience working with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse populations.
• Fluent in Spanish (highly desired).
• Experience writing proposals for small grant opportunities and funding requests (preferred).
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health resources in the community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of school-based student support programs.
• Experience working with adolescents experiencing barriers to academic success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources to support low-income and under-represented populations.
• Proven ability to prioritize day-to-day programming and responsive to emergent issues and concerns.
• Consistently treat others with respect.
• Expend and monitor resources in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Willingness to contribute ideas and resources as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and visual materials).
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with school personnel, partners, parents and students.
• Committed to planning, implementing, documenting and reporting activities that support of District key performance indicators.
• Proficient working in a PC platform, but not limited to Microsoft Office products and cloud based software.
• Ability to compose professional correspondence.
• Ability to attend local meetings and share information as a representative of the school and district as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and possess reliable transportation as travel may be required to and from school locations.
• Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all time.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• In collaboration with school administrator, FCRC leadership, and site based FCRC, develop a site action plan that will help alleviate mental health and wellness barriers to student learning.
• Conduct group based mentoring related but not limited to: grief and loss, anxiety, divorce, LGBTQIA+ etc.
• Act as a staff advisor for affinity groups who don't already have one (e.g. Black Student Union, Gay Straight Alliance, etc.).
• Act as key connector and referral point for mental health and chemical dependency counseling.
• Host afternoon out-of-school time clubs and events
• Create and/or support transition initiatives for 5th to 6th grade, 8th to 9th grade, and 12th grade and beyond for students and their adults.
• Facilitate adult/parent groups and classes around wellness and social emotional health.
• Serve on student support teams as needed.
• Be a key communicator, sharing the vision for community schools.
• Encourage enrichment and engagement activities that promote equity.
• Connect with families and share community resources.
• Attend community meetings and share information.
• Participate in school committees and decision-making bodies.
• Achieve program objectives in compliance with professional standards, and in accordance with district policies and the community schools vision outlined by the National Coalition of Community Schools.
• Collect data, administer surveys and conduct other evaluation tasks as required.
• Participate in monthly meetings and trainings as scheduled by supervisor.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

The position is grant funded,…