What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Wellness Coordinator position at ViVOtech?
Description
WHO IS YFA?
We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to create a safe, nurturing environment for children.
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role are to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why “Family” is our middle name! Our hardworking 350 team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida.
No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential.
Put your talents to use in a culture of care where you can make the world a better place.
POSITION SUMMARY: Wellness Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the collaborative process in the Community Partnership School related to facilitating and tracking the school health care program’s referral network and processes. Responsible for coordinating efforts that will benefit the school’s needs with these programs. Additionally, this role coordinates efforts in the evaluation process, including survey of students, parents, and staff for progress monitoring of effective programming.
What You Will Do
Requirements
WHAT YOU NEED:
Education & Experience
Minimum of three years’ experience in education and/or community outreach. Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents and preferably in an educational setting, building community relationships and convening community resource programs. Possess knowledge of student support programs, evidence based interventions and community and school-based prevention services. Two-year college degree. Valid Florida driver’s license with reliable transportation and insurance.
Communication Skills: Excellent communications skills (verbal and written). Ability to analyze data, identifying problems and trends. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and strong ability to network and engage others. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Flexibility to include ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills that allow for creating Word and Excel documents are required.
Interpersonal Skills: Must display professionalism in the day-to-day operations of the office, which includes response to feedback, direction, suggestions, accepting responsibility, working as a team player, volunteering when needed, reporting whereabouts, promoting a cohesive working environment. Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationship with outside agencies, parents and organizations. Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, professionals and other personnel from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional lifting, up to 10 pounds of force occasionally may be required to move objects while performing the duties of this position.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
At YFA, we are as dedicated to our team members as we are to our mission! YFA provides:
Youth and Family Advocates is committed to fostering a trauma informed workplace culture, to include a commitment to ensuring that employees interact with children, families, and each other in ways that promote healing, resiliency, and responsiveness to the impact of trauma in the lives of individuals.
Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.
Youth and Family Advocates comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment.
Youth and Family Advocates are committed to promoting a healthy and safe work environment, which is why we always maintain a smoke-free workplace. All forms of tobacco or vaping products of any kind at any time on our premises. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, as well as outdoor spaces. Individuals must leave our campus, which includes our parking lots and other public areas, to smoke, vape, or use smokeless tobacco.
WHO IS YFA?
We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to create a safe, nurturing environment for children.
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role are to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why “Family” is our middle name! Our hardworking 350 team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida.
No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential.
Put your talents to use in a culture of care where you can make the world a better place.
POSITION SUMMARY: Wellness Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the collaborative process in the Community Partnership School related to facilitating and tracking the school health care program’s referral network and processes. Responsible for coordinating efforts that will benefit the school’s needs with these programs. Additionally, this role coordinates efforts in the evaluation process, including survey of students, parents, and staff for progress monitoring of effective programming.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Community Partnership School administration and the medical clinic
- Act as the entry point for students, parents, and community members seeking resources and suppor
- Coordinate and oversee all medical clinic referrals, including health, dental, vision, and mental health service
- Track, document, and follow up on all referrals made within and outside the schoo
- Establish and maintain referral relationships with external agencies and service provider
- Participate in intervention team meetings and provide input on behavioral interventions and referrals
- Record professional assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the data management syste
- Ensure accurate documentation, maintain required files and records, and prepare program statistics and report
- Participate in crisis intervention as needed
- Implement and oversee eligibility determination, billing, and reimbursement processes
- Participate in quality improvement activities and initiative
- Submit all required documentation within established timeframe
- Maintain familiarity with the public-school system and the communities served
- Stay current with and implement Pasco County School District policies and procedures
- Serve as a liaison to local schools by attending SAC meetings
- Chairs the Student Leadership Council
Requirements
WHAT YOU NEED:
Education & Experience
Minimum of three years’ experience in education and/or community outreach. Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents and preferably in an educational setting, building community relationships and convening community resource programs. Possess knowledge of student support programs, evidence based interventions and community and school-based prevention services. Two-year college degree. Valid Florida driver’s license with reliable transportation and insurance.
Communication Skills: Excellent communications skills (verbal and written). Ability to analyze data, identifying problems and trends. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and strong ability to network and engage others. Ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Flexibility to include ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills that allow for creating Word and Excel documents are required.
Interpersonal Skills: Must display professionalism in the day-to-day operations of the office, which includes response to feedback, direction, suggestions, accepting responsibility, working as a team player, volunteering when needed, reporting whereabouts, promoting a cohesive working environment. Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationship with outside agencies, parents and organizations. Ability to work effectively with adolescents, families, professionals and other personnel from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional lifting, up to 10 pounds of force occasionally may be required to move objects while performing the duties of this position.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
At YFA, we are as dedicated to our team members as we are to our mission! YFA provides:
- 13 Days of PTO, Incrementally Increasing Annually
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 5 Days Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Legal Services
- ID Monitoring
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Youth and Family Advocates is committed to fostering a trauma informed workplace culture, to include a commitment to ensuring that employees interact with children, families, and each other in ways that promote healing, resiliency, and responsiveness to the impact of trauma in the lives of individuals.
Youth and Family Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.
Youth and Family Advocates comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment.
Youth and Family Advocates are committed to promoting a healthy and safe work environment, which is why we always maintain a smoke-free workplace. All forms of tobacco or vaping products of any kind at any time on our premises. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, as well as outdoor spaces. Individuals must leave our campus, which includes our parking lots and other public areas, to smoke, vape, or use smokeless tobacco.