Certified Wellness Coach I/II

About the Employer Eureka City Schools, in partnership with families and communities, promotes academic success and career readiness for every student. We are committed to: - Ensuring rigorous and innovative programs through high standards of teaching and learning - Providing a safe and supportive learning environment - Embracing our diversity as a strength - Promoting creative expression, critical thinking and digital literacy - Offering relevant learning opportunities to help guarantee a sustainable future - Developing responsible, productive, and ethical citizens for our communities and the world. Your Students, Your Schools, and Our Community - We Are Eureka City Schools Job Summary Job Summary The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) is a state-certified profession established by California's Department of Health Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. The role of the CWC is to offer prevention and early intervention services that support the behavioral health and well-being of children and youth. CWC qualifications include but are not limited to, psychoeducation, system navigation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, coping skills, and motivational interviewing. CWCs will engage and support children and youth at Eureka City Schools in cultural, linguistic, and age-appropriate services, with the ability to refer and link to higher levels of care, as needed. This anticipated position and job description are pending CSEA and Board Approval. Please see Job Description (pending approval) for complete details and requirements. Start Date: August 2024 Hours/Days: 8 hours/day, 5 days/week First review of applications: 8/13/2024 at 5:00 pm. Salary placements are usually made at the beginning of the salary range for candidates that are not currently employed by Eureka City Schools. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Registered-Certified Wellness Coach I through California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) CPR/First Aid Certificate (To be completed within the first six months of employment) CPI Certification (To be completed within the first six months of employment) Valid California Driver's License Please see job description for a complete list of requirements. Comments and Other Information APPLICATION : A separate application is required for each position. Current Eureka City Schools regular employees who wish to LATERAL TRANSFER from their current position may submit a transfer request form to the Personnel Office by the deadline date. (Please refer to your Union Contract for Lateral Transfer eligibility language). Probationary employees are not eligible for a lateral transfer but may apply as a general applicant. All general applicants must complete the edjoin.org application. First review of applications: 8/13/24 at 5:00 pm. This position may remain open past 8/13/24 until an adequate pool of applicants is received or the posting is closed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in order to serve our community at the highest level of quality, we welcome all applicants of our richly diverse community and state. It is the policy of Eureka City Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, medical condition or other protected disability, marital status, sex, age or any other unlawful basis in its education programs, activities, or in its employment practices. It is the policy of the District to follow the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable laws and regulations. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here