Wellness Coach Specialist

Anaheim Union High School District • Anaheim, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health & Wellness, and in collaboration with District and Site Administration, provides culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate non-clinical services, including wellness promotion and education, screening (reviewed by a mental health provider), care coordination, linkage and referral, individual support, crisis intervention referral, and home and shelter visits. Operates as part of a care team under a Licensed Clinical professional or Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialed professional assigned to schools. Collaborates with site administration and teams to support student health and enhance wellness. Supports district-wide initiatives. Participates in appropriate professional development, trainings, and meetings. Other related duties as assigned. Please note that funding for this position is only guaranteed through the 2026-2027 school year, although it may be extended.

Requirements

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Six months of professional-level work experience providing direct pre-clinical behavioral health services to children and youth through age 25 in school-linked/school-based organizations, non-profits, community organizations, and/or health centers/clinics within the last six years.
• Experience must include at least 450 hours of relevant field experience performed in the past six years, as certified via HCAI Verification Statement.
• Receive either a Certified Wellness Coach (I or II) or Registered-Certified Wellness Coach (I or II) certification through the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) within six months of employment.
• A valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to obtain transportation between job sites are required.
• Knowledge of Certified Wellness Coach Code of Ethics standards.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of ethical decision-making models and research conduct practices.
• Knowledge of strategies that advance social, economic, and environmental justice.
• Knowledge of basic psychological and human relations principles.
• Knowledge of relevant State laws, codes and regulations and District policies and practices.
• Knowledge of general developmental trends in children.
• Knowledge of basic behavior modification techniques.
• Knowledge of basic facilitation, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques and tactics.
• Knowledge of interviewing strategies.
• Knowledge of office administrative practices and record keeping.
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies available to students, parents and school community.
• Skill to engage with clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences with an emphasis on cultural humility and responsiveness.
• Skill to use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies.
• Skill to apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in collaborating with diverse clients and constituencies.
• Skill to recognize and understand the complexity of cultural diversity considering psychological knowledge.
• Skill to translate appropriately.
• Skill to build and maintain positive and nurturing relationships with families and the community.
• Skill to understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Skill to speak in public.
• Skill to prepare technical reports.
• Skill to facilitate communication between families and the school and develop action plans to address identified issues.
• Skill to utilize modern office equipment and software proficiently.
• Skill to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to make ethically sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain a positive demeanor.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while continuously re-evaluating priorities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Two years or more of experience is preferred.
• Health, Social Services, and Human Services or School District experience is preferred.
• Positions in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

Responsibilities

• Support the logistical needs of facilitators that deliver structured curriculum to groups or classrooms.
• Assist the wellness team in promoting wellness, education, mental health literacy, and life skills.
• Reinforce individual skills training as suggested by the care team, fostering positive relationships, and address bullying prevention.
• Integrate nutrition and exercise into behavioral health discussions.
• Implement check-in/check-out procedures.
• Assist youth in completing behavioral health screening documentation (e.g., answer basic questions, hand-off screening results to behavioral health professionals).
• Administer universal screening programs within schools (e.g., hand-off screening results to behavioral health professionals).
• Refer students identified with behavioral health needs or in crisis to appropriate providers using established safety protocols.
• Connect identified individuals to school-based and community-based resources.
• Facilitate communication with school professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
• Schedule groups and meetings for mental health providers; gather relevant documents.
• Facilitate wellness education about behavioral health symptoms, nutrition, and exercise, and assist individuals in setting and planning goals.
• Coach students on essential life skills such as stress management, time management, and problem-solving.
• Coach distraction strategies youth can use to redirect attention and discourage negative activities.
• Promote positive behavior activation by encouraging engagement in positive activities.
• Facilitate communication between families and the school and develop action plans to address identified issues.
• Gather relevant information for school records and future interventions.
• Provide information about available resources and connect families to community resources, and educate families about their rights and advocate for services.
• Follow established safety protocols when conducting site visits.
• Plan for ongoing support and follow-up visits.
• Provide oral and written translation and interpretation of materials from English to a designated second language; translate at various meetings and conferences, as needed.
• Assist families in navigating and accessing resources.
• Prepare and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence and notices.
• Participate in the development and tracking of goals and objectives.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
• Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
• Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings.
• The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

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