Wellness Support Specialist (Warrington Campus)

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; United States; On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida is seeking a Wellness Support Specialist to provide direct mental health care and case management to students. The specialist will coordinate training related to peer support, wellness, and support students’ basic needs.

This role includes providing trauma-informed counseling, engaging in crisis intervention, and managing peer support programs. Candidates must have a master’s degree in a relevant field and at least 150 hours of direct client contact experience.

Annual salary is $45,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 150 hours of direct client contact.
• Successful criminal background check.
• Compliance with Florida Statutes regarding background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed counseling to students.
• Engage in crisis intervention.
• Develop relationships with community mental health providers.

Skills

Trauma-informed counseling

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

Wellness Support Specialist

Job Description: The Wellness Support Specialist provides direct mental health care and case management to students, coordinates training and educational outreach related to peer support, wellness, and basic needs, and reports to the Dean of Students.

Responsibilities

• Provides trauma‑informed individual and group mental health counseling to students.
• Engages in assessment and crisis intervention of students.
• Develops relationships with community mental health providers and refers students for off‑campus treatment as necessary.
• Serves as a facilitator for Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers, Talk Saves Lives, and Mental Health First Aid.
• Provides mental health training to community members on evenings and weekends as needed.
• Provides linkage and referrals of students to on‑campus resources and community partners to support basic need insecurities.
• Manages Peer Support Programs and day‑to‑day operations of campus career clothing closets and/or campus food pantries.
• Follows up with students to ensure they have utilized resources and are persisting in their academic classes.
• Handles highly sensitive information and maintains up‑to‑date case management records in Maxient and Titanium databases.
• Develops support plans to address the needs of students of concern.
• Participates in outreach programs, activities, and events related to health, wellness, and prevention initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.
• Tracks and reports data related to mental health counseling services.
• Serves on the College Behavioral Intervention Team (Pirates CARE Team).
• Reports unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor and to the Pensacola State College Police Department/Public Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Research, interpret, and apply federal and state regulations.
• Utilize broad administrative and human relations skills with diversified experiences dealing with student problems and groups.
• Provide good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Be a contributing member of a team.
• Exhibit excellent listening skills, conflict resolution, and ability to diffuse confrontations.
• Create and make presentations to individuals and/or groups.
• Read, write, speak, and interpret guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Work evenings and weekends as necessary and be available for in‑district and overnight travel.
• Lift up to 25 pounds of food pantry supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an institution with accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
• Documented evidence of at least 150 hours of direct client contact.
• Successful criminal background check.
• Compliance with Florida Statutes § 435.04(2) regarding background investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with post‑secondary students.
• Experience providing mental health training for community members.

Physical Demands

This position must be able to lift at least 25 pounds to perform job duties of the campus food pantries.

Annual Salary

$45,000.00

Benefits

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Penacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment.