Certified Wellness Coach I

Hourly Range: $21.51 - $29.58 DOE
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the assigned Program or Clinical Supervisor, the Certified Wellness Coach I is responsible for providing non-clinical services that support youth behavioral health and well-being, such as wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides individual and group support for students with behavioral health concerns. Performs regular check-ins to offer emotional support and promotes wellness using structured curriculum materials.
• Facilitates promotion and prevention program services, including health education related to behavioral health. Raises awareness of prevalent behavioral health conditions through organized curricula.
• Connects students to behavioral health support resources for instance outpatient therapy, support groups, social services and any applicable agency services.
• Delivers wellness education encompassing topics such as fundamental behavioral health symptoms, nutrition and exercise.
• Supports students in setting and planning goals, including areas of improving physical activity and sleep habits.
• Instructs on essential life skills such as stress management, time management and problem-solving.
• Provides guidance on coping skills for youth, including behavior activation, recognizing thinking patterns, using distraction strategies, and regulating emotions.
• Facilitates small group sessions aimed at improving wellness and life skills, with a focus on social-emotional skills, stress management, time management, organization and problem-solving.
• Recognizes and identifies potential risks and refers to identified on-site behavioral health providers. Follows established protocols when addressing risk within the school or broader organizational setting.
• Documents activities related to all services provided and submits within designated timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an Associate Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology or Sociology from any accredited California Community College.
• Must have a minimum of six months of related work or field experience in mental health, substance use/addition, social work, child welfare, or related fields in educational settings, non-profit organizations, community organizations, clinics or health centers.
• Must have a current California Certified Wellness Coach Certification.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of the English language, being able to demonstrate that they can effectively communicate with students and stakeholders.
• Must be proficient at using a computer and Microsoft Office suite.

POSITION/SITE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency’s Policy: Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• Must be physically and mentally fit in accordance with the Agency’s Policy: Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening test.
• Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Must obtain First Aid Certification. Must obtain a CPR Certification (only when required by local county or site).
• Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace and be willing to respect human differences based upon protected classes as defined by state, federal and local laws, or any other condition that distinguishes people from one another.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in a school, office or outdoor community environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching balancing and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a vehicle to travel to assigned schools, office or other assigned locations which may be up to 100 miles driving distance.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, which includes the coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands and fingers for typing, writing and working with files

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)