School-Based Student Wellness Coach - Ontario, CA

Wellness Together, Inc.; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan

Professional development

Supervision

Hands-on experience

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Wellness Together, Inc. in Ontario, CA is seeking a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) for a school-based setting. You will deliver Tier 1–2 social-emotional support, wellness education, and brief coaching to students not in active crisis, under supervision of the mental health team.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree or higher and active California certification; 0–2+ years in relevant settings; strong communication skills, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree or higher required; preferred field: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related.
• Certification: Active California Certified Wellness Coach or eligible for registration.
• Experience: 0–2+ years in schools, health, or community settings with children/adolescents.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; English fluency required; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Support: provide social-emotional and behavioral support, brief wellness check-ins, individual coaching, small groups, and de-escalation as needed.
• Case Management & Referrals: manage student caseload, interventions, referrals to other supports, and documentation of interactions.
• Family & Staff Collaboration: work with school staff, engage families, provide community resources, attend SSTs/504 meetings, and offer bilingual support as needed.

Skills

Adolescent development knowledge

Behavioral health skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Multilingual (English and another)

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher

California Certified Wellness Coach certification

Job description

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

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Location: School-Based Setting ( Ontario, CA )

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 a second language (preferred).

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