Wellness Support Coordinator

Help turn a school into a place where students and families can find the support they need to thrive. At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), we believe every child deserves the chance to dream big and to feel safe, supported and surrounded by opportunity , no matter their circumstances. As a Wellness Support Coordinator , you’ll help bring that vision to life within a C ommunity Partnership School by connecting students and families with health, behavioral health and community resources. This is more than coordinating referrals. You’ll help build the connections between schools, families, healthcare providers and community partners that make it easier for students to get the support they need. If you’re organized, collaborative and passionate about helping children and families navigate services, this could be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do As the Wellness Support Coordinator, you’ll coordinate and track the school’s health and wellness referral network while serving as an important connection point for students, families and community partners. You will : Serve as a key point of contact between school administration, school nursing, medical clinics, behavioral health providers and other health-related partners. Welcome students and parents into the Community Partnership School’s network of support and help connect them with appropriate resources. Coordinate and track referrals for medical, dental, vision and mental health services. Follow up on referrals to help ensure students and families remain connected to needed resources. Build referral relationships and linkages with community agencies and service providers. Participate in Intervention Team meetings and support behavioral interventions and referrals. Maintain timely and accurate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, data and referral tracking. Support crisis intervention when needed. Help coordinate Health & Wellness events for students, staff and the surrounding community. Support eligibility, billing and reimbursement processes. Participate in quality-improvement efforts. Coordinate or provide transportation for clients when needed. Why This Work Matters Children do their best when they have a strong system of support around them. CHS’s approach brings education, healthcare, family support and community resources together, including through Community Partnership Schools. In this role, your day-to-day work helps strengthen that system. Every referral you coordinate, partnership you build and family you connect with resources helps create a school community where children have greater access to opportunity. That reflects CHS’s broader commitment to comprehensive systems of support and nurturing environments where children can reach their potential. What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Counseling, Nursing or a related field At least one year of post-bachelor experience working with children and families Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire Daily access to a reliable, insured vehicle Preferred Experience working in a school setting You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are passionate about supporting children, adolescents and families. Know how to keep multiple referrals, partnerships and priorities organized. Communicate clearly and confidently with families, schools, healthcare professionals and community partners. Value collaboration and enjoy bringing different people and resources together around a shared goal. Can handle confidential information with care and professionalism. Are comfortable working with people from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Bring strong planning, project-management and time-management skills. Are proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Can adapt when priorities change and step in where support is needed. Are comfortable traveling and making home visits when necessary. Why Choose CHS? At CHS, our work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when children, families and communities have strong foundations and access to opportunity. The CHS voice is designed to be hopeful, collaborative, proactive and focused on turning vision into practical action. When you join our team, you’ll find: Mission-driven work that allows you to make an impact in your community Opportunities for growth and professional development A collaborative environment focused on children and families A great benefits package , including generous paid time off and holidays The opportunity to contribute to an organization that has served Florida’s children and families for more than 120 years Every child. Every dream. Every future. That commitment represents CHS’s focus on recognizing each child’s potential, nurturing opportunity and creating lasting impact. Bring your coordination skills, compassion and community mindset to CHS, and help create stronger connections to care for students and families. For more information about our programs, visit https://chsfl.org/what-we-do/ready-to-learn/ All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). 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