Coordinator, WellSpace at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE’s Educational Services Division is currently seeking several dynamic professionals to serve as the Coordinator, WellSpace. The Coordinator, WellSpace will be responsible for working with the existing OCDE WellSpace/WellEd team and partners to plan, establish and support the opening of additional student wellness centers, called “WellSpaces,” in schools throughout the county through navigating ongoing communication with school/district teams, developing procedural and logistical guidelines, and ensuring continuous improvement through the use of data/evaluation. In addition to WellSpaces, this position will support the development and expansion of the WellEd program which includes a focus on Elementary School environments, expanding partnerships with community partners serving youth, and developing a training program which embeds best practices in evidence based design elements supporting wellness. This Coordinator will also serve as a consultant to establish and refine practices and policies for WellSpaces in schools, support the facilitation of the WellSpace Network meetings, deliver applicable professional development, provide technical assistance and develop program related resources. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2025, with the possibility of continued funding.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mental health, counseling, psychology social work, marriage, and family therapy, or other educational field. • Five (5) years of full-time leadership experience working in mental health, education, or social service. • A valid California credential is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time when you successfully implemented an educational program. How did you plan, coordinate, and evaluate the program's effectiveness? 2. In this role, you will be managing multiple projects simultaneously involving design of spaces as well as working with multiple partners. Please share your experience similar to this and what strengths you bring to project management. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mental health, counseling, psychology social work, marriage, and family therapy, or other educational field. • Five (5) years of full-time leadership experience working in mental health, education, or social service. • A valid California credential is preferred. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe a time when you successfully implemented an educational program. How did you plan, coordinate, and evaluate the program's effectiveness? 2. In this role, you will be managing multiple projects simultaneously involving design of spaces as well as working with multiple partners. Please share your experience similar to this and what strengths you bring to project management. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/16/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$10,282.00 - $12,526.00 Monthly
$10,282.00 - $12,526.00 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range 30. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
210 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.