School Wellness Coach I: Student Well-Being & Support

Lompoc Unified School District; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District in California seeks a Wellness Coach I to join a care team supporting PreK-12 students with behavioral health and well-being, delivering wellness education, screenings, and care coordination.

Under supervision, you will lead small group sessions, assist with crisis referral processes, collaborate with teachers and families, and help implement PBIS interventions such as Check In/Check Out, while documenting services and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Wellness coach certification or ability to become certified.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second language may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing classroom support focused on wellness promotion, bullying prevention, and life skills.
• Participate in brief check-ins with students to offer emotional support and follow wellness curricula.
• Coordinate with school personnel and refer students for behavioral health services.
• Process intake and billing documents for activity documentation and program compliance.
• Collaborate with district and community organizations to plan, implement, and maintain services.
• Communicate with professionals providing support and care to children and youth.
• Intervene in crisis situations following established procedures to ensure safety and confidentiality.
• Participate in student/teacher or parent/teacher conferences and trainings to advocate and share information.
• Present information to district and community groups to promote programs and obtain feedback.
• Coordinate care and connect individuals to internal and external behavioral health resources.
• Attend meetings with students, parents, and staff as needed.
• Support PBIS interventions (Check In/Check Out, Renew) as a facilitator and liaison.
• Perform crisis referrals and connect to on-site mental health or administrators.
• Document interventions and bill for services as directed.
• Make home visits with another staff member to support student engagement and wellness.

Skills

Wellness coaching

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Education

Wellness Coach Certification

Job description

Lompoc Unified School District in California seeks a Wellness Coach I to join a care team supporting PreK-12 students with behavioral health and well-being, delivering wellness education, screenings, and care coordination.

Under supervision, you will lead small group sessions, assist with crisis referral processes, collaborate with teachers and families, and help implement PBIS interventions such as Check In/Check Out, while documenting services and ensuring confidentiality.