Wellness Coach, Level II (25/26 School Year, Non-Represented Position) at Soquel Union Elementary School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC )is a state-certified profession established by California’s Department of Health Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. The role of the Certified Wellness Coach is to offer prevention and early intervention services that supports the behavioral health and well-being of children and youth. CWC qualifications include but are not limited to, psychoeducation, system navigation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, coping skills, and motivational interviewing. CWCs will engage and support children and youth in cultural, linguistic, and age-appropriate services, with the ability to refer and link to higher levels of care, as needed. Behavioral health and related services performed may include: • Wellness promotion and education • Screening • Care coordination • Individual and group support • Crisis referral • Behavioral Intervention and Support A Certified Wellness Coach will operate as part of a care team and under the direction of a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialed or licensed professional (when providing mental health-related and billable services). Wellness coaches will additionally provide behavior intervention and support in consultation with the District Inclusion Specialist and District Behaviorist (when indicated). A Certified Wellness Coach will be able to work in schools as well as school-based and school-linked community-based organizations. The Certified Wellness Coach role serves as a career opportunity for individuals interested in supporting youth mental and behavioral health, ensuring a consistent level of training for entry-level employees, allowing them to work in the field without a master’s degree requirement. The Certified Wellness Coach II profession expands on the duties of the Certified Wellness Coach I profession and is intended to support youth in skills training, repetition, and practicing skills that are learned in higher-leve
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must submit an Edjoin application, resume, and 3 current letters of recommendation.
Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 current letters of recommendation))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants must submit an Edjoin application, resume, and 3 current letters of recommendation.
Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview.
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 current letters of recommendation))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SOQ, MAIN, & SCG with Possible Itinerant Duties at NBMS
Comments and Other Information
SOQ, MAIN, & SCG with Possible Itinerant Duties at NBMS
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
5/6/2025
Contact
Sandy Figueroa
8314645633 100
8314645633 100
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$36,784 - $46,965 Annually
$36,784 - $46,965 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Annually, Step I through Step VI of the Licensed Professionals Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
10 months, 40 hours per week, 197 work days
Employment Type
Full Time