Manager, Wellness & Engagement at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor; participate in the implementation, coordination, direction, and supervision of the District Wellness Initiative and Multi-Tiered System of Support; participate in the formulation, development, and administration of District policies and procedures, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff, and oversee the development of programs; plan and coordinate related staff development, provide direct support to schools, and manage and participate in school-based and community partnerships focused on services and support to students for social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs and supports.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Contribute to improved student success by training school and district personnel about principles and best practices associated with supporting students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Facilitate development and implementation of interventions, including Trauma-Responsive Practices, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Restorative Practices.
- Provide clinical supervision to interns in the implementation of individual and group counseling services.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of a system of supports that includes evidence-based practices, referral and screening processes, progress monitoring, and tracking.
- Support thoughtful and systematic implementation and sustainability of the Wellness Initiative.
- Provide assistance to school teams with the planning and implementation of programs and interventions to ensure optimal effectiveness of support to students, families, and staff.
- Lead groups in processes for: program development, data collection and analysis, designing responses to data, gauging effectiveness of systems and interventions.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Psychology/Social/Behavioral Sciences and five years successful post-licensure work experience. Experience in a supervisory role is desirable.
CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES:
- Requires use of personal automobile, and the possession of a valid California Driver’s License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage
- One or more of the following licenses or credentials are required: Licensed by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the California Board of Psychology as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor; participate in the implementation, coordination, direction, and supervision of the District Wellness Initiative and Multi-Tiered System of Support; participate in the formulation, development, and administration of District policies and procedures, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff, and oversee the development of programs; plan and coordinate related staff development, provide direct support to schools, and manage and participate in school-based and community partnerships focused on services and support to students for social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs and supports.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Contribute to improved student success by training school and district personnel about principles and best practices associated with supporting students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Facilitate development and implementation of interventions, including Trauma-Responsive Practices, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Restorative Practices.
- Provide clinical supervision to interns in the implementation of individual and group counseling services.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of a system of supports that includes evidence-based practices, referral and screening processes, progress monitoring, and tracking.
- Support thoughtful and systematic implementation and sustainability of the Wellness Initiative.
- Provide assistance to school teams with the planning and implementation of programs and interventions to ensure optimal effectiveness of support to students, families, and staff.
- Lead groups in processes for: program development, data collection and analysis, designing responses to data, gauging effectiveness of systems and interventions.
Please see the attached job description for a complete listing of the job responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Psychology/Social/Behavioral Sciences and five years successful post-licensure work experience. Experience in a supervisory role is desirable.
CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES:
- Requires use of personal automobile, and the possession of a valid California Driver’s License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage
- One or more of the following licenses or credentials are required: Licensed by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the California Board of Psychology as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Clinical Psychologist (LCP).
Please submit the following documents in Edjoin:
- Resume
- 3 current letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months
- Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for)
Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin
Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk-in, or email. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact, the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, national origin, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all basis of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II: Haley Calhoun, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503, hcalhoun@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
8/19/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/29/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$126,908 - $159,880 Annually
$126,908 - $159,880 Annually
Length of Work Year
261 work days / 27 vacation days
Employment Type
Full Time