Wellness Outreach Worker at Palo Alto Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Qualifications: Education/Experience: • Three or more years of experience in mental health related activities and/or school based work. • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health or other health and wellness related field preferred. • Experience collaborating with community-based organizations (CBOs) and other local agencies preferred. • Experience providing case management or support services to teens preferred. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience working with multidisciplinary teams, bicultural, bilingual a plus. • Knowledge and experience with computers, including: word processing, databases, and Internet. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Student Services, the Wellness Outreach Worker provides support for the Wellness Center located in each of the high school sites by greeting and triaging students; liaising with community providers; providing organizational support for wellness-related services, school events and partnerships; scheduling student appointments; assisting the Director, Student Services with case management duties; and assisting with documentation and data collection. Specific duties include the ability to: WELLNESS CENTER DROP IN SUPPORT • Maintain a consistent presence in the Wellness Center, especially during drop-in hours. • Manage an orderly flow of students in and out of the Wellness Center. • Meet, greet and triage all students within the Wellness Center. • Gather and provide health education resources to students. • Create and maintain inviting space for students. WELLNESS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS • Collaborate with Wellness Team to make appropriate referrals of students to members of the Wellness Team, to on and off site services and/or to school site programs or personnel. • Track referrals and follow-up with students in collaboration with Wellness Coordinator. • Solicit referrals for group and individual Wellness services.
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