Wellness Coach I

WELLNESS COACH I

1. Proof of Education
    Please submit a copy of your transcripts verifying the completion of your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
2. 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:
   https://cawellnesscoach.org/become-a-certified-wellness-coach/eligibility-screener/
   Once completed, please submit a copy of your Wellness Coach Certificate with your application or directly to the Classified HR Office at classifiedhr@lusd.org

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 RESPOSIBILITIES:

• 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:

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 professional development opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environment.  
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work. 
• Subject to variable hours. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 
• Seeing to read a variety of materials. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. 
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time 

Hazards:

Potential contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. 

This information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed.

Application and Selection Process

• All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

• The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

• Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

• A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

• Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District.  To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.

• Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only.  For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.

• Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.

• Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

• If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

• The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list. 

• Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment Verification:  In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.

Fingerprinting:  State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted.  AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.

Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required.  A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.

Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300