Job Details

Job Summary

The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) I is a state-certified profession established by California's Department of Health Care Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. A CWC I may operate as part of a care team and under the direction of a Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialed or licensed professional. A CWC I provides care to students through prevention and early intervention. These services support overall physical, emotional, social and mental well-being. This role will predominantly serve students on school sites and/or in preschool classrooms. The CWC I supports youth mental health by supporting the youth in skills training, repetition, and practicing skills. The role of the CWC I is to offer non-clinical services, prevention and early intervention services that support 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please include job history including dates of employment )

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months.

All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.