Wellness Coach

Job Purpose:

The Wellness Coach provides compassionate, strengths-based coaching services to women who have currently and or previously experienced homelessness and lived in a shelter environment. This role supports women as they transition into stable housing and navigate personal, relational, and emotional growth. The Wellness Coach offers individual, family, and group sessions focused on healing, empowerment, and long-term stability.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and family, trauma-informed coaching sessions to women currently in a Maggie's Place home as well as post-shelter transition
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups focused on topics such as healing from trauma, parenting, relationships, stress management, sobriety, and self-worth
• Support clients in developing and achieving individualized wellness and recovery goals
• Coordinate with case managers, stability specialists, and other support staff to ensure holistic care
• Offer crisis intervention and safety planning when needed
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Conduct regular follow-ups with clients to monitor progress and adapt support as needed
• Advocate for clients and assist with referrals to community mental health, medical, and employment resources
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
• Promote welcoming, nonjudgmental, and culturally sensitive coaching

Qualifications:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Preferred Licensed or license-eligible (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.); supervision can be provided if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with women impacted by trauma, homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, or related challenges
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed care
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to dignity, respect, and client-centered practice
• Experience facilitating support groups is a plus (virtually & in-person)
• Bilingual abilities are highly valued
• Must be able to represent/reflect Maggie's Place in a positive and professional manner to all avenues of the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Data driven with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational, problem-solving, time-management and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and to take initiative.
• Strong positive interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Must be comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment.

  Additional Requirements:

  • Must possess or have regular access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver license and active auto insurance.
  • Must be able to comply and meet the national and state criminal background check, national sex offender registry and a Motor Vehicle Records check as required by Maggie's Place.
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs. is required.

  Work Environment

  On-Site at the Family Success Center