Health and Wellness Specialist- Minnesota

Cambridge Information Group•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Health and Wellness Specialist supports the socioemotional wellbeing of students in Edconic’s Mayo Clinic Pre-College Health Clinic Academy. The role focuses on holistic wellbeing and fostering an inclusive school community through tailored guidance and evidence-based strategies that develop self-awareness, emotional management, and interpersonal skills. The specialist coordinates resources and support services with permanent and temporary program staff, assesses students’ needs, provides psychoeducation and individualized coaching, and may facilitate group sessions or contribute to disciplinary meetings. This is a temporary, live-in summer position requiring availability for the entire program duration, including on-call duties and weekends. The position is expected to work up to 40 hours per week.

Requirements

At least 2 years of work in comparable positions.
Prior leadership experience.
Experience working with children or youth.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in socioemotional wellbeing.
Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure.
Good communication skills, including excellent verbal and written communication skills and an excellent command of English.
CPR certification.
Must be available for the full duration of the program and able to work up to 40 hours a week, be on call, and work weekends.
Must pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all training.
Must use a personal cell phone for the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or camp is particularly desirable.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field; a degree in the state of New York is preferred.
Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and support services for students in need, prioritizing socioemotional wellness, in collaboration with permanent and temporary program staff.
Conduct assessments to evaluate students’ needs and identify areas for improvement.
Provide psychoeducation on socioemotional health topics such as mindfulness, resilience-building, and effective communication.
Offer individualized coaching and guidance to help students set and achieve wellbeing goals.
Occasionally facilitate group sessions on mindfulness, communication skills, stress management, and healthy relationships.
When appropriate, participate in disciplinary meetings and provide input on interventions and consequences based on each student’s needs and circumstances.
Use empathetic listening to help students navigate challenges, manage stress, and develop coping mechanisms.