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Wellness Coordinator
School Based Services
Integrated Community Alternatives Network (ICAN), a Community-based Wraparound provider of Social and Mental Health services with emphasis on treating the client in a family context, is currently seeking innovative and experienced applicants to fill a Full-Time, School-Based Wellness Coordinator positions within the Little Falls School District. (Click here for program information).
The Wellness Coordinator will work with the district to build a program, K-12, where wellness can be integrated in all classes. Activities such as Yoga, Mindfulness, Breathing Techniques, Meditation, Brain Gym Activities and other wellness activities will be integrated into traditional educational settings to teach students the skills necessary to promote positive mental health and improve overall general well-being. The Wellness Coordinator will promote the philosophy and mission of the agency by performing the following duties.
The annual salary generally ranges between $50,000-$60,000. This is an estimate based on applicant's skills and experience.
Please make sure to apply for this role - even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications. We welcome your application and would, in particular, like to know what about the role and our organization interested you.Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports district and school level curriculum with social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes.
- Plans, organizes and leads activities and lessons that will promote positive mental health and improve overall general well-being for students.
- Provides opportunities for staff, students, and families, both inside and outside of school, to learn about wellness and to practice a healthy lifestyle.
- Acts as a resource person to school personnel, pupils, and parent/teacher regarding the various aspects of mental health education; provide or recommend mental health education resources for classroom u
- Develops and implements tools to assess wellness needs, analyze results and create content and activities to address identified needs.
- Reviews feedback from training participants and utilizes the feedback to improve the session and/or program.
- Remains current on research and best practices in response to the changing mental health and wellness landscapes.
- Serves as the primary contact with respect to communicating and administering day to day mental wellness programs.
- Provides administrative coordination, guidance and expertise on wellness activities such as mindfulness rooms and/or spaces for students.
- Works with the principals and school teams on complex behavior support planning and implementation of intervention and data collection.
- Facilitates team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, safe school planning, and facilitation of social and emotional groups.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or related field.
- Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting.
- Minimum 2-years’ experience designing and implementing comprehensive Wellness programs with youth.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Time
- Paid Bereavement Time
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Insurance Buy Back
- Employee Wellness Benefit
- Longevity Awards
Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume and list of professional references at our ICAN Career Center.ICAN is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now