A Wellness Coach is a new AmeriCorps service opportunity developed to support students with emotional and behavioral health challenges and to launch careers in health, education, and human services. Specifically, Wellness Coaches:
- Develop strong foundational knowledge in child and adolescent development and behavioral health.
- Learn and become proficient in evidence-based behavioral health supports, social emotional skill-building interventions, and case management approaches.
- Work in schools and community organizations to provide 1:1 and group coaching for youth facing emotional and behavioral health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and unhealthy eating, sleeping, and screen time patterns.
- Work during school and after school.
- Supervised weekly by licensed mental health clinicians.
- Trained in case management and social services referrals skills.
Note: Wellness coaches are not therapists. They are trained and supervised to support youth, teach effective skill-building and support strategies, and identify and facilitate referral for clinical and social services / therapy as needed.
Benefits:
- 11-month, tuition-free career training certification program.
- Mentorship and supervision from licensed mental health clinicians.
- Up to $14,000 living stipend ($21/hour)
- Pre-paid T-Pass for bus and subway
- Education Award from AmeriCorps upon completion of service.
- Post service job placement support.
- An opportunity to serve your community.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Available part-time (15 hrs. / week) from August 12, 2024, thru June 30, 2025
- Facilitate 1:1 and group coaching for behavioral health and wellness promotion.
- Support youth during regular school hours and after-school settings.
- Meet all the required orientation, trainings, and service hours to earn a Wellness Coach Certification and AmeriCorps educational Award.
- Attend weekly meetings with clinical supervisor and on-site coordinator.
- Enter and collect notes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Uphold professional standards and boundaries.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S.
- High school Diploma/ GED equivalent.
- Be 18 years old or older.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Reliable means of transportation to attend service site and trainings.
- Able to commit up to 15-18 hours per week starting on August 7th, 2023 upon successful completion of background screening.
- Able to commit to a 11-month school calendar year service period.
Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency in the use of computer systems for information management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply (but not required).
- Have experience working with youth.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Reliable, adaptable, and a team player.
Non-discrimination statement:
Walker prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, reprisal, genetic information (including family medical history), or military service. Diversity Commitment: At Walker we believe that our workforce must reflect the diverse communities they represent. We take on that commitment by recruiting within those communities, and designing multilingual recruitment materials that are accessible to a diverse audience, especially those who have been historically underrepresented.
Note: The program will make reasonable accommodations during the application process and service for members upon request.