Student Wellness Coordinator

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Austin, TX

4d • $64,040 - $80,127 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Wellness Coordinator at the Excel Center High School is a district level role responsible for coordinating student mental health supports, behavioral intervention, restorative practices, and school-based wellness structures across community-based school sites. This role provides coordination, oversight, and support to the Mental Health & Wellness (MHW) team while promoting consistent, trauma-informed, equitable, and student-centered practices across schools.

The Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and refinement of systems related to behavioral support, restorative intervention, Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA), crisis response, disciplinary and restorative processes, and student mental health services. While mental health services and behavioral/disciplinary interventions remain distinct functions, this role ensures system-wide integration and alignment across related supports. The Coordinator balances systems coordination with hands-on implementation support, including staff coaching, case consultation, documentation support, process development and facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role works closely with district leadership, Campus Directors, MHW clinicians, and external partners to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective systems that support student persistence, safety, belonging, and success while remaining responsive to the unique needs of adult learners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, (Adult) Education, Human or Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in student supports, behavioral intervention, mental health, restorative practices, school leadership, or a related field.
• Experience supervising mental health, student support, behavioral, or related professional staff.
• Experience managing complex student situations involving behavior, crisis response, mental health concerns, and student support planning.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, de-escalation strategies, socioemotional development, and adult learner support systems.
• Strong organizational, systems-development, implementation, documentation, and data-informed decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and community partnership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to analyze situations, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Student Information Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace applications, and other web-based data management and communication platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and maintain a positive and solution-focused approach.
• Must possess the essential mindset that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Must possess understanding of marginalization and how it impacts those Goodwill serves and employs.
• Valid Driver’s License, up to date auto insurance and good driving record.
• Must be able to understand work instructions in English.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Fully licensed as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, is strongly preferred due to responsibilities related to administrative supervision and support of clinical staff.
• Experience in community-based, alternative, charter, adult education, or non-traditional school settings.
• Experience with Behavioral Threat Assessment Processes.
• Knowledge of community resources, behavioral health systems, and referral networks.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, support, evaluation, and performance management to the Mental Health & Wellness Team.
• Support MHW staff in delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive, clinically grounded, evidence-based, and strengths-based services to students.
• Support consistency and quality of mental health and wellness support across community school sites, including review and refinement of MHW programming.
• Facilitate team meetings, case consultations, reflective supervision structures, and professional development opportunities.
• Support crisis response planning and coordination for student mental health concerns.
• Monitor referral processes, service delivery workflows, documentation practices, and follow-up systems related to student mental health and wellness.
• Collaborate with district and campus leadership to identify and address barriers impacting student well-being, engagement, and persistence.
• Coordinate communication and alignment with external licensure supervisors for mental health staff to support ethical and professional practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with community mental health providers, crisis services, and external support agencies to strengthen referral networks.
• Coordinate training for team members on mental health and risk-related topics including suicide prevention, abuse and trafficking reporting, trauma-informed practices, and threat assessment.
• Support the development of a community school framework for behavioral intervention and restorative practices, as well as related systems and processes.
• Support Campus Directors in implementing behavioral intervention systems aligned with restorative, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered practices.
• Coordinate training and support for campus leadership in de-escalation, restorative conversations, mediation, re-engagement planning, and proactive behavioral supports.
• Provide consultation to campus leaders regarding behavioral strategies and complex student situations.
• Support development and maintenance of intervention protocols, documentation tools, communication workflows, and behavioral response procedures.
• Analyze behavioral trends and identify opportunities for prevention and system improvement.
• Support staff capacity-building related to restorative practices, trauma-informed response, and student behavior support.
• Coordinate and support the Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) process across community-based schools in alignment with Texas Education Agency guidelines and organizational procedures.
• Ensure consistent implementation of BTA protocols, documentation requirements, communication procedures, and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate or support multidisciplinary threat assessment meetings as needed.
• Maintain compliance with organizational and legal requirements related to student safety and risk assessment.
• Coordinate and support development of training materials and decision-making tools related to student safety and threat assessment for Campus Director use.
• Support Campus Directors in implementing disciplinary and expulsion processes in alignment with TEA standards, organizational policy, student rights, and restorative practices.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures are implemented consistently, equitably, and with appropriate documentation and reporting.
• Provide consultation and facilitation support in complex disciplinary situations, including leading expulsion hearings when applicable.
• Support communication, documentation, and procedural follow-through related to suspension, expulsion, and re-entry processes.
• Support the development, documentation, and implementation of scalable systems, tools, workflows, templates, and protocols related to student mental health, behavioral intervention, restorative practices, BTA, and discipline.
• Ensure systems are clearly documented, organized, and consistently implemented across campuses.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and program data to support continuous improvement of systems and practices.
• In partnership with the Sr. Director of Student Supports, identify implementation gaps, priorities, and operational needs as well as scalability factors for future expansion.
• Develop written guidance, training materials, process maps, and implementation tools to support consistency across campuses.
• Support onboarding and training for new staff related to student wellness and behavioral systems.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure systemwide integration of student support systems (e.g. MTSS, Special Programs, Coaching referral systems, etc.)
• Monitor program effectiveness and compliance and complete reports as indicated.
• Attend team and professional meetings as required.
• Support organizational initiatives related to student wellbeing, safety, retention, and school culture.
• Serve as District Homeless Liaison as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and happy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with our generous PTO policy, which includes vacation days, personal days, and company-wide holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System & 403b Participation
• Paid Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family. We offer a generous parental leave policy to support you during this significant life event.
• Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in continuous growth! Take advantage of our access to workshops and online courses & tuition/certification support.
• Wellness Programs: Prioritize your well-being with our wellness initiatives, including gym memberships and free mental health support.
• Employee Recognition Programs: We celebrate our team members’ achievements with recognition awards.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with regular team-building activities and events that foster a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level