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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Wellness Coach II

Lompoc Unified School District, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.02/hr - $31.66/hr

NEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Wellness Coach II to support students in a PreK-12 environment, focusing on behavioral health and well-being through prevention and early intervention services. The role involves designing lessons, coordinating communication among stakeholders, and providing crisis support to enhance student wellness.

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Responsibilities

Design and facilitate targeted, developmentally appropriate lessons using evidence-based practices that foster emotional resilience, self-regulation, and peer respect in alignment with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Utilize trauma-informed approaches during student interactions to identify emerging needs, track progress toward individual goals, and document interventions using district approved platforms

Establish and maintain cross-sector partnerships to enhance service delivery, identify gaps, and align resources with strategic wellness goals and community initiatives

Coordinate multidisciplinary communication among educators, counselors, mental health professionals and external providers to support continuity of care and comprehensive student wellness planning

Serve as a liaison to bridge communication among stakeholders, ensuring student needs are addressed holistically, through collaborative planning and culturally responsive practices

Actively contribute to Student Study Team (SST) or individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to provide insight on wellness supports and reinforce shared accountability

Track student progress in PBIS programs using data collection tools and collaborate with staff to adjust intervention strategies based on outcome trends

Conduct initial triage and provide stabilization support during mental health crisis, ensuring alignment with school policies and legal reporting mandates

Conduct targeted outreach through home visits to address attendance, wellness, or academic concerns, fostering family partnerships and trust

Implement brief, goal-focused sessions using motivational interviewing and psychoeducation techniques to support early intervention and staff self-efficacy

Deliver small group wellness programming focused on developing social-emotional skills, stress management, and life skills through structured interventions such as behavioral activation, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques; support students in identifying and engaging in activities that promote well-being, practicing adaptive coping strategies (e.g., sensory-based distraction, redirecting attention, mindfulness), and addressing maladaptive thought patterns introduced in higher levels of care

Coordinate with school personnel and collaborate on behavioral screenings; identify and refer students for behavioral health services within the school or broader organization

Process documents (e.g., intake forms, billing) for activity documentation, information dissemination, and program compliance

Collaborate with district, community organizations, and other entities for planning, implementing, and maintaining program services

Intervene in crisis situations following established procedures to ensure safety and reduce crisis intensity while maintaining confidentiality

Present information to district and community groups to promote programs, gain feedback, and meet internal requirements

Coordinate care, connecting individuals to internal and external behavioral health resources, and facilitate communication with professionals

Attend meetings with students, parents, and staff as needed

Support parent and community engagement initiatives

Communicate with parents and staff as appropriate within confidentiality limits

Document interventions and bill for services as directed

Meet with students individually for wellness promotion, mental health literacy, and life skills education

Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Qualification

Wellness Coach CertificationDegreeBehavioral health servicesCrisis response protocolsTrauma-informed approachesDevelopmental psychologyBilingual skillsRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Wellness Coach Certification or ability to become certified through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Psychology

Field Experience: 800 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health center

OR Education: Bachelor's Degree in any field

Field Experience: 2,700 verifiable hours of experience within the last six years providing behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in a school-linked/school-based organization, non-profit, communication organization or health center