Wellness Coach, Level II (Itinerant, Non-Represented Position)

Job Summary

The Certified Wellness Coach (CWC )is a state-certified profession established by California’s Department of
Health Access and Information as part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. The role of the
Certified Wellness Coach is to offer prevention and early intervention services that supports the behavioral health
and well-being of children and youth.
CWC qualifications include but are not limited to, psychoeducation, system navigation, crisis de-escalation, safety
planning, coping skills, and motivational interviewing. CWCs will engage and support children and youth in
cultural, linguistic, and age-appropriate services, with the ability to refer and link to higher levels of care, as
needed. Behavioral health and related services performed may include:
• Wellness promotion and education
• Screening
• Care coordination
• Individual and group support
• Crisis referral
• Behavioral Intervention and Support
A Certified Wellness Coach will operate as part of a care team and under the direction of a Pupil Personnel
Services (PPS) credentialed or licensed professional (when providing mental health-related and billable services).
Wellness coaches will additionally provide behavior intervention and support in consultation with the District
Inclusion Specialist and District Behaviorist (when indicated). A Certified Wellness Coach will be able to work in
schools as well as school-based and school-linked community-based organizations. The Certified Wellness Coach
role serves as a career opportunity for individuals interested in supporting youth mental and behavioral health,
ensuring a consistent level of training for entry-level employees, allowing them to work in the field without a
master’s degree requirement.
The Certified Wellness Coach II profession expands on the duties of the Certified Wellness Coach I profession and
is intended to support youth in skills training, repetition, and practicing skills that are learned in higher-leve

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants must submit an Edjoin application, resume, and 3 current letters of recommendation.

Applicants will be notified ONLY if being considered for an interview.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 current letters of recommendation))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Itinerant