Health and Wellness Specialist

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. Coordinate resources and support services for students in need, prioritizing socioemotional wellness .

Posted 10/14/2026contractNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $12,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in socioemotional wellness, providing individualized coaching and psychoeducation to support students' wellbeing. Skilled in conducting assessments, facilitating group sessions, and collaborating with staff to enhance student support services.

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PsychoeducationMindfulness FacilitationCPR CertificationLeadership ExperienceExperience Working With Children

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Hard Skills

Assessment ConductingCoachingCommunication StrategiesStress ManagementCoping Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Empathetic ListeningDecision MakingInitiative Under PressureCollaborationVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Socioemotional WellnessMindfulnessResilience-BuildingHealthy RelationshipsProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate resources and support services for students in need, prioritizing socioemotional wellness
Conduct assessments to evaluate students’ needs and identify areas for improvement
Provide psychoeducation on mindfulness, resilience-building, and effective communication strategies
Offer individualized coaching and guidance to help students set and achieve wellbeing goals
Facilitate group sessions on mindfulness, communication skills, stress management, and healthy relationships
Participate in disciplinary meetings and provide input on interventions and consequences
Use empathetic listening techniques to help students navigate challenges, manage stress, and develop coping mechanisms
Work as a temporary live-in specialist for Edconic’s pre-college programs
Collaborate with permanent and temporary staff in Edconic’s pre-college programs
Work up to 40 hours per week, remain on call, and work weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of work in comparable positions
Prior leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field in state of New York preferred
Experience working with children or youth
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with research and best practices in socioemotional wellbeing
Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure
Good communication skills
Must be CPR Certified
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent command of the English language
Ability to speak another language a plus
Must be available to work for the entire duration of the program
Must be available for on-call work and weekends
Must pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all training
Must use one’s personal cell phone
Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Housing with shift meals provided
Stipend of $12,000 for the full Summer ($3,000/Term)
Opportunity to work with a passionate team of diverse people