School-Based Student Wellness Coach - Chula Vista, CA - August 2026 Start

Location: School-Based Setting (Chula Vista, CA)

Reports To: Program Manager, Mental Health Services

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Are you passionate about preventative wellness and social-emotional support for students? Wellness Together 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:

• • Deliver social-emotional and behavioral support services through brief wellness check-ins, individual coaching, facilitate small groups, and immediate de-escalation for students experiencing emotional distress.

Case Management & Referrals:

• • Manage a student caseload, providing necessary interventions, making referrals to other mental health supports when appropriate, and maintaining clear, accurate documentation of all interactions.

Family & Staff Collaboration:

• • Collaborate closely with school staff to coordinate comprehensive student care, engage families and provide them with community resources, attend relevant student meetings (e.g., SSTs, 504s), and offer bilingual support/translation as 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 a

California Certified Wellness Coach

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Experience:

• • 0-2+ years of experience working 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

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!