Wellness Center Coordinator at Downtown College Prep (DCP)

About the Employer

Downtown College Prep (DCP) prepares first-generation students for college success. DCP was the first charter school in Silicon Valley and currently operates two high schools and two middle schools in San Jose, CA. DCP currently serves 1750 students in grades 5-12 and provides college coaching, mentoring, and college scholarships to over 400 alumni. Downtown College Prep was founded with the belief that all students, regardless of background and prior academic achievement, can and should be prepared for college success. Our vision is to ensure that more first-generation students have the vision, confidence, and academic skills to succeed in college and beyond, realizing their fullest potential and harnessing their power to become leaders in their field and community. Do you have a passion for social justice through educational attainment? Consider DCP's Operating Principles and join our team: STUDENTS FIRST - We believe in every student’s capacity to succeed and stay focused by asking “What’s best for kids?” PASSION - We take steps to see this work as more than a job by pushing ourselves to learn and improve. TRUST - We take risks to be vulnerable, authentic and empathetic while assuming best intentions. SERVICE - We support one another, maintain perspective through challenges and seek ways to be helpful. OPTIMISM - We show gratitude by celebrating the small and big wins, and maintaining a vision of success. HUMILITY - We choose to be self-aware and reflective so that all perspectives are valued without judgment.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Wellness Center Coordinator (“Coordinator”) builds and supports the capacity of the organization and its schools to ensure four-year college eligibility and persistence for all students. This is achieved in this position by connecting students and families with the mental health school and community support they need and reflecting DCP’s values, mission, and commitment to equity. The Coordinator will be results-oriented and highly effective in creating relationships with families, students and community and governmental agencies providing culturally responsive services for the purposes of meeting student and family needs. Ideal candidates are support and systems-oriented, bring expertise in social services and/or social work. This person excels at building relationships and understanding the connection between core needs and academic support.

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