Certified Wellness Coach at Westwood Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

Duties: 1. Deliver structured curriculum to small groups or classrooms focused on” • Wellness promotion and education (such as building positive relationships, bullying Prevention and Check-In/Check-Out) • Mental health literacy (e.g., help-seeking strategies, how to provide support) • Life skills (such as stress and time management and problem-solving) 2. Screenings including universal screenings 3. Referrals to behavioral health professionals at the school, wraparound services, or in the community 4. Support staff in understanding mental health issues 5. Provide brief check-ins and meetings to individual students to provide emotional support. 6. Provide crisis referrals, which includes: • Using a standardized protocol, respond to signs of crisis in the school setting • Identifying potential risks and referring to county behavioral health • Providing emotional support and engaging in warm handoffs with behavioral health providers for youth that are waiting to be seen for crisis services The CWC is able to: • Effectively manage time and possess excellent organization and record keeping skills • Thrive on challenge, autonomy, and accountability • Respect all issues of confidentiality • Be dependable, cooperative and maintain professional appearance and behavior • Be able to make ethical decisions • Have a willingness to cooperate and contribute to positive decision-making and problem solving in the school culture Qualifications: • Receive a Certified Wellness Coach I or II Certificate through the CA Dept of Health Care Access and Information (CDHCAI) • Associate’s degree or higher in an area required by CDHCAI • Have good physical and mental health • Current TB clearance, CPR & first aid certification

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