Wellness Coordinator– Leonard R Flynn ES

Create a safe and supportive restorative environment for students

• Support the Wellness Center during the school day with daily student check ins 
• Facilitate disagreements between students and utilize restorative practices
• Coordinate and initiate lunch time support and  program services with other CBO’s and Beacon Wellness Team. 
• Support with behavior issues and conflict resolution tactics
• Support student’s individual behavior needs by following student behavior plans ( case by case)
• Provide supervision and support during lunch and recess as capacity allows
• Create and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
• Keep track of students entering wellness through log
• respond to wellness thread with teachers and other involved parties
• Work with Social worker and Admin team for an Action Triage plan when dealing with High Risk situations 

Build cultural and educational bridges with students and their families

• Develop positive relationships with students, teachers and staff and maintain positive rapport with parents/guardians
• Maintain communication with Site Coordinator, Beacon Director, and School Social Worker as well as Flynn Admin
• Attend scheduled Beacon Initiative events and meetings
• Partner with parents and guardians, school staff, Mission Graduates’ staff, and any other necessary partners to create a cohesive support network for students

Assist in the daily operations of the EDP including supervising youth, administrative tasks & staff development

• Attend weekly staff meetings and school meetings as needed
• Attend all team meetings
• Support both school day and the after school program with Socio-Emotional Learning strategies and school wide systems alignment
• On site during Summer program, June- Aug to support staff to implement SEL curriculum for students and families

Assist in Afterschool part of day including youth support , class management, expectation setting & activities

• Support After School Staff, as capacity allows, and be able to fill in for classes when needed
• Support in student behavior plans in afterschool and supporting leaders if student needs checkin
• Plan, organize, and lead a variety of activities such as stem and crafts, sports, games
• Assist in arranging recreational and educational classes, speakers, and field trips;
• Monitor and supervise participant safety and behavior and communicate with parents/guardians.
• Set up, prepare, and clean designated areas for activities and events
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity, using curriculum units and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or higher required 
• Strong interest in education and socio-emotional learning
• Understanding of youth development principle
• Passion for working with students and youth is a must, as well as a willingness to explore alternative, non-institutional teaching methods
• Must be able to relate effectively to diverse communities and demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is preferred;
• TB test clearance mandatory prior to hire;
• Experience working in communities of color with low-income populations;
• Candidates must be flexible, well organized and able to take initiative
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills