Wellness Coach at El Dorado County Office of Education

At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.

Purpose Statement: Under the supervision of the Director or designee, the Wellness Coach is a state-certified position established by California’s Department of Health Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. The role of the Wellness Coach is to offer prevention and early intervention services that support the behavioral health and well-being of children and youth. This includes skills training, psychoeducation, system navigation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, coping skills, and motivational interviewing. Wellness Coaches engage and support children and youth in cultural, linguistic, and age-appropriate services, with the ability to refer and link to higher levels of care, as needed. Behavioral health and related services performed may include, wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral.

Please upload the following documents along with a completed application:

• Experience: Experience providing counseling and crisis intervention to children, adolescents, and their families preferred. Experience working with school systems preferred. • Education: Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Certification as Wellness Coach I or II from the California Department of Health Access and Information is required. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing: Must have Certified Wellness Coach I or II certification from the California Department of Health Access and Information, TB test clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, if required to operate a vehicle during the course of employment, must possess a valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability. 10% pay differential for individuals who have Wellness Coach II Certification through the California Department of Health Access and Information

Initial salary placement is on the first step of range. EDCOE pays $600/month toward medical; no cost dental, life insurance, EAP, long term disability; $4.64/month vision; CalPERS retirement.

The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Matt Murphy, at 530-295-2250. For more information on Title IX, please visit EDCOE Title IX Information.