Certified Wellness Coach I

About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Lifelong Learning Starts Here!
The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services.
It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District's achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success:
We foster
- A growth mindset
- Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments
- An every-student, every-day mentality
- Highly engaging learning opportunities
- Instruction that is tailored to student needs
- Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential
Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached:
(1) Attach proof of high school graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) with application. *College degrees will not be accepted in lieu of high school completion.
(2) Attach proof of Associate degree or higher in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology or Related Field
(3) Completion of the Target Success Sketch questionnaire is required when filling out your application. It is part of the Edjoin application process and you will be prompted to take the questionnaire after you submit your application if you have not completed it before. An application without the Target Sketch questionnaire completed will not move forward for consideration in the recruitment.
Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 for assistance with this process.
Comments and Other Information
***This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding***
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Student Services Department, perform a variety of specialized duties in the development and implementation of designated functions and services of a comprehensive wellness program for district students and/or a school site wellness center; assist with the instruction of students in behavioral health, identify students as at-risk due to mental health needs and/or behavioral needs; provides support, intervention and referrals as appropriate, care coordination; individual and group support; disseminate information to students, staff and to the community regarding mental health awareness, behavioral health, and other self-defeating behaviors that are barriers to education; communicate with students, teachers, parents, site administrators and community agencies to assist in the evaluation of students' progress and to make appropriate referrals; assist with coordinating MTSS implementation, and a wellness center.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school with an Associate degree or higher in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology or Related Field. Certified Wellness Coach I or Registered-Certified Wellness Coach I certification through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) desirable.
Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement
The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact:
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director - Title IX and Compliance
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026