Health & Wellbeing Specialist

Job Title: Health and Wellness Specialist, Vogue Summer School and Sotheby’s Institute of Art 
Organization: BrandEd
Department: Pre – College 
Reports to: Director of Residential and Student Life

Program Information
Highly innovative, The School of The New York Times, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Vogue Summer School and City Football Leadership Institute provides a comprehensive set of educational offerings for pre-college aged students. Drawing on unequaled expertise and unrivaled access, the Pre – College programs provide seminal formative experiences, giving students expanded vision and focus, while serving as the foundation for success in their future studies and in life itself.  Held in New York, the Pre – College programs provide students with an immersive environment during 2-week terms over the course of the summer, in which they learn, investigate and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their passions and interests.

Position Description
The Health and Wellness Specialist should have a deep understanding of how social, emotional, and mental health are interconnected. They offer tailored guidance and evidence-based strategies to enhance self-awareness, manage emotions effectively, and improve interpersonal abilities. The ideal candidate will play a key role in promoting holistic wellbeing and fostering an inclusive environment within our school community.

Position Duties and Responsibilities
This is a temporary live-in-position at Vogue Summer School Campus with specific duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the list below:
•    In collaboration with The Institute and The School, including both permanent and temporary staff, coordinate resources and support services for students in need that prioritizes socioemotional wellness.
•    Conduct assessments to evaluate students’ needs and identify areas for improvement.
•    Provide psychoeducation on topics related to socioemotional health, such as mindfulness, resilience-building, and effective communication strategies.
•    Offer individualized coaching and guidance to students to help them set and achieve goals related to their wellbeing.
•    Occasionally, facilitate group sessions to foster connections among students, covering topics such as mindfulness, communication skills, stress management, and building healthy relationships.
•    On a case-by-case basis, participate in disciplinary meetings and provide input on appropriate interventions and consequences, taking into account the unique needs and circumstances of each student.
•    Through empathetic listening techniques, assist in navigating challenges, managing stress, and developing coping mechanisms for improved wellbeing.

Qualifications
The Health and Wellness Specialist will be an experienced professional with prior leadership experience and a minimum of 2 years of work in comparable positions. Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or camp is particularly desirable.

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure
•    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.

The Health and Wellness Specialist will be expected to work up to 40 hours a week and may require work on the weekends. Dates of commitment are below:

•    Move in: June 3rd
•    Training: June 4th – 6th   
•    Term 1: June 8th – June 20th 
•    Term 2: June 22nd – July 4th  
•    Term 3: July 6th – July 18th  
•    Term 4: July 20th – August 1st  

Must be available to work for the entire duration of the program.
This position offers the following:

•    Housing with and shift meals provided.
•    An opportunity to work with a passionate team of diverse people.
•    Stipend of $12,000 for the full Summer ($3000/Term).

Language Skills
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Excellent command of the English language.
•    Ability to speak another language a plus.

Physical Demands
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•    Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
•    Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Other Requirements 
All staff will be working closely with minors and will need to pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all training. All positions will require use of one’s personal cell phone.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a basic office/academic environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The School of the New York Times, Sotheby’s Institute of Art and Vogue Summer School reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.