School-Based Student Wellness Coach - Vista, CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Wellness Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Hands-on school experience

Professional development

Job summary

Kids for the Future is hiring a Certified Wellness Coach to support students in a school-based setting in Vista, CA. The role focuses on preventive wellness, skill-building, and proactive guidance, integrated with the mental health team.

Responsibilities include direct student support, case management and referrals, and collaboration with families and staff. Requires CA Wellness Coach certification and 0-2+ years in relevant settings; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Active certification/qualifications to be registered as a California Certified Wellness Coach.
• 0-2+ years in school, health, or community settings with children/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social-emotional and behavioral support services through brief wellness check-ins, coaching, and small groups.
• Manage student caseload and referrals to other mental health supports with proper documentation.
• Collaborate with school staff, engage families, provide bilingual support as needed.

Skills

Adolescent development

Behavioral health

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

• Location School Site,Vista, CA, 92081,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Location: School-Based Setting (Vista, CA)

Reports To: Program Manager, Mental Health Services

Compensation:$24.00 - $25.00 Hourly

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Part-time, in-person

About the Role

Are you passionate aboutpreventative wellness and social-emotional support for students? Mending Matters is seeking a dedicated Certified 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) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
• Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
• Professional development and supervision opportunities