Certified Wellness Coach

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the assigned Program or Clinical Supervisor, the Certified Wellness Coach I is responsible for providing non‑clinical services that support youth behavioral health and well‑being, such as wellness promotion and education, screening, care coordination, individual and group support, and crisis referral.

• Provides individual and group support for students with behavioral health concerns. Performs regular check‑ins to offer emotional support and promotes wellness using structured curriculum materials.
• Facilitates promotion and prevention program services, including health education related to behavioral health. Raises awareness of prevalent behavioral health conditions through organized curricula.
• Connects students to behavioral health support resources (e.g., outpatient therapy, support groups, social services, and applicable agency services).
• Delivers wellness education encompassing topics such as fundamental behavioral health symptoms, nutrition, and exercise.
• Supports students in setting and planning goals, including areas of improving physical activity and sleep habits.
• Instructs on essential life skills such as stress management, time management, and problem‑solving.
• Provides guidance on coping skills for youth, including behavior activation, recognizing thinking patterns, using distraction strategies, and regulating emotions.
• Facilitates small group sessions aimed at improving wellness and life skills, focusing on social‑emotional skills, stress management, time management, organization, and problem‑solving.
• Recognizes potential risks and refers to identified on‑site behavioral health providers. Follows established protocols when addressing risk within the school or broader organizational setting.
• Documents activities related to all services provided and submits within designated timelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

$21.51 – $29.58 DOE

• Completion of an Associate Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Addiction Studies, Child Development/Early Intervention, Psychology, or Sociology from any accredited California Community College.
• Minimum six months of related work or field experience in mental health, substance use/addiction, social work, child welfare, or related fields in educational settings, non‑profit organizations, community organizations, clinics, or health centers.
• Current California Certified Wellness Coach Certification.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the English language, with effective communication skills with students and stakeholders.
• Proficiency at using a computer and Microsoft Office suite.

• Reliable mode of transportation to travel to assigned client homes, schools, offices, etc. If using a personal vehicle, must meet agency driving requirements.
• Physically and mentally fit according to agency policy:
  Physical Fitness Standards and Examinations. Must be willing to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening test.
• Willingness to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California.
• Must obtain First Aid Certification. CPR Certification required only when applicable by local county or site.
• Willingness to work within a culturally integrated workplace and respect human differences based on protected classes as defined by state, federal, and local laws.

• Adequate range of motion and mobility for work in school, office, or outdoor community environments, including standing and walking on even and uneven surfaces, alternating between standing and sitting for extended periods, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching, balancing, and occasional carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Physically able to walk up and down stairs routinely.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a vehicle when traveling up to 100 miles.
• Ability to utilize computer and telephone systems, including fine motor skills for typing, writing, and file work.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Mental Health Care