What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Wellness Coach position at Unitek Learning?
Company Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
The Student Wellness Coach supports students who are at high risk of withdrawal due to personal reasons. Applying motivational interviewing techniques, the coach helps students identify the personal circumstances that are making school challenging, and coaches them to take actions that will improve their circumstances. The coach continuously identifies and builds relationships with resources within the student’s community and online, develops and presents webinars, and develops and distributes evergreen materials on health and wellness topics relevant to the student experience.
Please note: This role may require a flexible schedule that varies to include Saturdays and evening times to meet campus and department needs.
Job Description
As a Student Wellness Coach, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting one-on-one coaching sessions to support students in addressing mental health concerns and academic challenges
- Developing and implementing effective wellness programs and workshops to enhance student well-being
- Performing comprehensive wellness assessments and creating personalized action plans for students
- Collaborating with campus partners to promote a culture of wellness throughout the institution
- Providing guidance and resources to students facing various personal and academic challenges
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records of student progress and interactions
- Staying current with the latest developments in student wellness and mental health practices
- Organizing and participating in outreach activities to promote wellness services
- Responding to crisis situations and making appropriate referrals when necessary
- Creating informative and engaging wellness materials and resources for student use
This role requires a commitment to supporting student well-being and the ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the campus community.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates for the Student Wellness Coach position should possess the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field
- Previous experience in student counseling, coaching, or related areas
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in counseling and coaching techniques
- Experience with stress management strategies
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency in wellness assessment tools and software
- In-depth knowledge of mental health and wellness principles
- Understanding of student development and academic challenges
- Familiarity with campus resources and support services
- Empathetic and supportive approach to student interactions
- Ability to motivate and inspire students
- Professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification as a National Wellness Institute Certified Wellness Practitioner or equivalent
- Experience working in educational settings
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement wellness programs
- Crisis intervention experience
The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting student well-being and able to adapt to the evolving needs of the campus community. They will possess a combination of education, experience, and personal qualities that enable them to excel in this critical role.
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
