Wellness Coach II

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District seeks a Wellness Coach II to support PreK-12 students with behavioral health and wellbeing. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention, and coordinating care within a school-based setting.

Responsibilities include delivering group and individual wellness sessions, tracking progress, and collaborating with teachers, counselors, and families to promote resilience and social-emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Psychology or a BA with significant field hours.
• 800 verifiable hours in last six years providing behavioral health services to youth in school settings OR 2,700 hours in last six years.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate developmentally appropriate wellness lessons using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary communication among educators, counselors and mental health professionals to support student wellness.
• Actively participate in SST/IEP meetings to provide wellness insights and support.

Skills

Trauma-informed

PBIS

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in any field with 2,700 hours or 800 hours experience in youth behavioral health

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

WELLNESS COACH II

Continuous Recruitment

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below.

Education and Experience

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.

Licenses and other Requirements

• Wellness Coach Certification preferred.
• Some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second language.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of an assigned administrator and in coordination with a pupil Personnel Services credentialed professional, operate as part of a care team to provide support to students in a PreK-12 environment in the areas of behavioral health and well-being, offer prevention and early intervention services that supports the behavioral health and wellbeing of children and youth in the areas of wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, crisis referral, supporting youth in skills training, repetition, and practicing skills that are learned in higher-level care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES

• Design and facilitate targeted, developmentally appropriate lessons using evidence-based practices that foster emotional resilience, self-regulatio9n, 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 (less than 30 minutes)for wellness promotion, mental health literacy, and life skills education.

OTHER DUTIES

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Licenses and other Requirements

• Wellness Coach Certification preferred.
• Some positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write in a designated second language.

Knowledge of

• Comprehensive wellness frameworks, including the interconnection between physical, emotional, and social health, and their direct influence on academic performance; with emphasis on applied strategies for stress management, emotional regulation, and executive functioning in school-aged populations.
• Child and adolescent mental health disorders, including diagnostic indicators, trauma-informed approaches, and strength-based interventions that promote resilience, coping skills, and long-term well-being in diverse student populations.
• Behavioral health assessment processes, including administration and interpretation of universal and targeted screenings, as well as procedures for effective referrals to school-based or community behavioral health providers, with follow-up and continuity of care.
• Developmental psychology, with a focus on the cognitive, emotional, and social growth stages of children and adolescents, and how these inform appropriate wellness interventions, decision-making support, and problem-solving skills development.
• Crisis response and stabilization protocols, including risk assessment, safety planning, and application of culturally responsive, trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to manage acute behavioral or emotional incidents.
• Program compliance and documentation practices, including accurate completion of intake forms, service logs, billing procedures, and data entry within electronic health record (EHR) systems, in accordance with district, funding, and legal requirements.
• School-wide behavioral support systems, including advanced understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Tier 2/3 interventions such as Check In/Check Out and Renew, along with data collection for monitoring intervention efficacy.
• Professional ethical standards and confidentiality laws for working with minors, including FERPA, HIPAA, and district-specific guidelines for safeguarding student information and maintaining trust in school-based mental health services.
• Certified Wellness Coach Code of Ethics and district policy, including state and federal regulations governing school wellness services, ethical decision-making models, and practices that actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within educational environments.

• Mental health conditions, wellness strategies, and resilience building in children and adolescents.
• Anti-bullying programs, strategies, causes, impacts, and prevention methods in educational settings.
• Child and adolescent development, particularly in emotional and social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Crisis management techniques and protocols, including de-escalation strategies and maintaining a safe environment.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and support for interventions like Check In/Check Out and Renew.

Ability to

• Relate to and work with at-promise youth, advocate on behalf of the target population.
• Provide individual and group support for all students 3. Coordinate various student services with appropriate agencies.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including confidential materials.
• Adhere to District policies, procedures, and Certified Wellness Coach Code of Ethics.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction, work as part of a team, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of students, parents, staff.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Flexibility and ability to travel various school sites, training, and professional development opportunities.