Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with school leaders, teachers, therapists, and other specialists/educational staff. Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and progress towards individualized goals Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly Family Team Meetings for all enrolled families on their caseload. This will include developing collaborative relationships with students and families, ensuring Family Teams develop a strength-ba... more details
Compass Care Wellness Coach
Job LocationsUS-CA-Los Angeles
Job ID
2024-8183
Category
Direct Care
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Overview
The Compass Care Wellness Coach works as a part of a team to provide a holistic, humanizing, and empowering learning environment for students and to support their families.
The Compass Care Wellness Coach will implement a promising new strategy for reducing chronic absenteeism that utilizes a family-focused, peer support model to increase student engagement and achievement. The Compass Care Wellness Coach is the direct service provider of this intervention. The Compass Care Wellness Coach will be embedded in one of our partner schools and will provide case management support to the students and families on their caseload.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Seneca’s West Coast Connections School Partnership Program in Los Angeles County partners with public district and charter schools to provide essential educational services aimed at identifying and intervening for children in critical need within the community. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplacesfor several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with school leaders, teachers, therapists, and other specialists/educational staff
Foster strong therapeutic relationships with students that support engagement at school and progress towards individualized goals
Coordinate and facilitate bi-weekly Family Team Meetings for all enrolled families on their caseload. This will include developing collaborative relationships with students and families, ensuring Family Teams develop a strength-based and collaborative visions for success, and co-creating an Action Plan for each student enrolled
Meet with each student on the caseload for weekly check-ins to provide support, encouragement, and accountability
Work closely with identified families and students between meetings, providing support and accountability in completing identified action steps
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training. This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the student, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required
Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom, or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joy
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Transport clients to and from school as needed with the proper documentation on file with Human Resources
Demonstrate professional behavior at all times in accordance with Seneca's mission and philosophy
Demonstrate flexibility in meeting times and locations. This could include meetings occurring outside of traditional school hours/school days, and also flexibility regarding meeting locations to ensure we’re offering convenient times and locations to students and families
All other duties as assigned by program, region, and agency leadership
Qualifications
Education/Experience requirements:
Bachelor’s degree OR
Associate degree + 1 year of applicable experience OR
High school diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience is defined as experience working with children who exhibit extremely challenging behaviors or providing support/coaching to parents
Required prior experience in engaging with students and families, cultivating relationships with struggling students and caregivers within school-based, mental health, or youth development settings.
Preferred lived experience, either personal or as a caregiver, with relevant systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, special education, immigration, truancy, etc.)
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination
Excellent organizational, writing, computer and communication skills
Schedule
School based schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
Flexible schedule with ability to work some evening and weekend
In person 4 days, Remote 1 day
Benefits
Starting at $26.78-$29.28 per hour, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependants
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
Abundant scholarship and promotional opportunities
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