Student Wellness Coach

Elevo Learning; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Elevo Learning in Sacramento seeks a Mentor to support Elementary and Middle School students facing chronic absenteeism. This role emphasizes building supportive relationships to foster belonging and community, crucial for their academic success.

The mentor will engage with students during recess, help set goals, and monitor progress while collaborating with school staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and a commitment to impacting students' lives.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with students.
• Commitment to making an impact on students' lives.
• 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide student support and mentorship.
• Engage with students during recess and lunch.
• Develop short and long term goals with students.
• Monitor and track progress of students receiving interventions.
• Provide crisis liaison and support.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to maintain self-control during high stress situations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Role Overview

As a Mentor to Elementary and Middle School students, you’ll be trained through Elevo’s training program to support students who have chronic levels of absenteeism. By building supportive relationships you’ll work to create a sense of belonging and community that will help students set goals, build skills, and navigate their problems so they are set to succeed. This role works hand in hand with school site staff and is an extension of their student support systems.

Responsibilities

• Student Support and Mentorship: Serve as a safe and supportive adult at school to meet regular attendance expectations and promote community engagement at school.
• Recess Support & Engagement: Engage with students during unstructured times like recess and lunch to organize and facilitate weekly games and/or social awareness and relationship skills.
• Student Goal Setting & Skill Building: Through regular meetings with students, develop short and long term goals and teach a variety of strategies and skills to support responsible decision making, self‑management, and student success.
• Coregulation & De‑Escalation Support: Following school site procedures, the mentor helps students relate, regulate, and reason; and is trained to leverage restorative practices to repair harm and cultivate insight.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly track and assess the progress of students receiving interventions, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure their academic and behavioral success and sharing data with school contact (e.g., school counselor or school psychologist), as determined by school site administrator.
• Crisis Liaison and Support: While the Student Mentor does not provide counseling, suicide risk screening, or physical restraint/seclusion, they are trained to effectively provide a warm handoff to district staff for students who are in crisis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students.
• Desire and commitment to make an impact on students' lives.
• 18+ years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Experience working in schools with marginalized populations or other settings supporting "at-promise" youth.
• Knowledge or experience related to culturally responsive schools and the effects of childhood adversity.

Skills, Knowledge, & Traits

• Skills: Demonstrates the ability to maintain self‑control during high stress situations. Excellent written and communication skills; as they will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Knowledge: General knowledge of child development and the belief that all students can do well if they try.
• Traits: Effective Student Mentors are assertive, charismatic, emotionally intelligent, student‑centered, compassionate, safe, predictable, and reliable. They believe in the importance of this role and their opportunity to create change in the life of a student.

Schedule

• Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Saturday: No Work

Program Dates

• Start Date: 8/5/2026
• End Date: 6/4/2027

Pay

Expected Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

EEO Statement

Elevo is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Elevo is an e‑verify employer.

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