Bilingual School-Based Student Wellness Coach - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Kids for the Future; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Hands-on school-based experience

Professional development & supervision

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Certified Wellness Coach to deliver low-intensity, school-based wellness support and coaching. You will work within a tiered mental health system to provide proactive guidance and skill-building for students not in active crisis.

Responsibilities include brief wellness check-ins, group coaching, and coordination with families and staff. A California certification and bilingual abilities are required; part-time, non-exempt status with on-site placement are offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Active California Wellness Coach certification or eligibility to register.
• 0-2+ years of school/health/community experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct student support with social-emotional and behavioral services.
• Case management including referrals and documentation.
• Collaboration with families and school staff; bilingual support when needed.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/Vietnamese/Tagalog)

Education

Associate degree or higher

Background in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Job description

• Base Pay $24.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Reports To:Program Manager, Mental Health Services

Compensation:$24.00 - $25.00 Hourly

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

About the Role

Are you passionate aboutpreventative wellnessand social-emotional support for students? Wellness Together is seeking a dedicatedCertified Wellness Coach (CWC)to be an integral part of a tiered mental health support system. As an extension of the school's mental health specialist, you will provide direct support, focusing on wellness education, skill-building, and proactive support for students not in active crisis. This role is key to ensuring students receive timely and appropriate guidance to enhance their overall school success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Certified Wellness Coach, you will focus on low-intensity interventions (Tier 1 and Tier 2 support) across several vital areas:

• Direct Student Support:
  • Deliversocial-emotional and behavioral support servicesthrough brief wellness check-ins, individual coaching, facilitate small groups, and immediate de-escalation for students experiencing emotional distress.
• Case Management & Referrals:
  • Manage astudent caseload, providing necessary interventions, makingreferrals to other mental health supportswhen appropriate, andmaintaining clear, accurate documentationof all interactions.
• Family & Staff Collaboration:
  • Collaborateclosely withschool stafftocoordinate comprehensive student care,engage familiesand provide them withcommunity resources, attend relevant student meetings (e.g., SSTs, 504s), and offerbilingual support/translationas needed.

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Education:Associate’s Degree or higher, with preferred degree major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field, and adequate work and/or volunteer experience providing services in relevant fields to meet certification requirements.
• Certification:Must have an active certification/ Meet qualifications to be registered as aCalifornia Certified Wellness Coach.
• Experience:
  • 0-2+ years of experienceworking in a school, health, or community setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
  • Experience working with students, families, and community health/social service agencies.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of adolescent development and behavioral health issues.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to establish positive, trusting rapport and maintain appropriate boundaries with students.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Proficient in English (required);Fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese or Tagalog (required).

Why Join Us?

Be part of an organization committed to school mental health. You will utilize an evidence-based curriculum, work as part of a dedicated mental health team, and receive regular required supervision. This is an opportunity to make a tangible, positive impact on the social-emotional well-being of students every day.

• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked)
• Employee Wellness Program
• 403(b) RetirementPlan (eligibility requirements apply)
• Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
• Professional development and supervision opportunities

Requirements

Fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese or Tagalog (required).