Job Description
SEL & Wellness Coach (Part Time, Temporary Position) Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 | Up to 30 hours per week For 36 years, the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) has partnered with families, schools, and community organizations to transform the lives of young people from under-resourced New York City communities. HEAF’s high-impact programs provide academic enrichment, personal development, college preparation, and career exposure from middle school through college. As a leading educational equity and youth development nonprofit, HEAF empowers students to become leaders who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in school, career, and life while supporting their families and communities to grow alongside them.
Position Overview: HEAF is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and organized
SEL & Wellness Coach to support
social-emotional learning (SEL) & wellness programming and student, family, and community engagement initiatives as part of the Community Wellness Department. This hands-on, heart-centered role helps students and families feel connected, empowered, and emotionally supported while guiding students to build resilience, recognize their strengths, and thrive. Programming includes
after-school classes during the week, occasional Saturday sessions, and school-day workshops as assigned. In this role, the SEL & Wellness Coach will facilitate afterschool or Saturday SEL & Wellness classes (HEAF Achieve) and school-day SEL, wellness, and academic workshops (HEAF Inspire); lead the Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program, guiding students in peer mentorship, advocacy, and service learning; conduct student wellness check-ins and counseling sessions; and support family and community engagement initiatives and wellness events. The
SEL & Wellness Coach will report directly to the
Director of Community Wellness Initiatives. Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Sept 2025 – May 2026)
Schedule: Up to 30 hours/week, scheduled as needed to complete responsibilities, including evenings and occasional Saturdays. Compensation applies only to hours worked and does not cover school or program breaks.
Compensation: $25/hour
Hybrid: In-person + remote with paid orientation in late September
What You’ll Do: Program Facilitation & SEL Support: - Build strong, trust-based relationships with students (grades 6–12), families, and school partners.
- Serve as lead facilitator and organizer of weekly SEL & Wellness classes and workshops (HEAF Achieve) including occasional Saturday sessions.
- Facilitate academic, SEL, and wellness workshops for HEAF Inspire school-day partners, as assigned.
- Lead the Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program , facilitating weekly cohort sessions that build leadership, advocacy, and public speaking skills while guiding students in creating community impact projects.
- Conduct regular student wellness check-ins and provide one-on-one counseling for a caseload of middle and high school students, using restorative practices and therapeutic interventions.
- Develop personalized wellness plans and provide referrals/case management as needed.
- Guide students in setting personal and academic goals, monitoring progress, and celebrating growth.
- Offer optional wellness support sessions for families to promote holistic engagement.
- Support student behavior management, emotional regulation, and crisis intervention following HEAF protocols.
- Collaborate with instructors & program staff to integrate SEL and wellness strategies into programming.
- Ensure all wellness programming reflects equity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness
Family & Community Engagement: - Assist with planning and implementing community wellness initiatives, including family engagement activities, community resource fairs, and wellness retreats.
- Conduct outreach and promote HEAF and Community Wellness initiatives across NYC.
- Support the Director in building partnerships with organizations to expand resources, referrals, and programming.
Program Support & Data Management: - Prepare classrooms and materials, including technology, for workshops, classes, and events.
- Support curriculum development and adapt content to meet student needs.
- Assist with outreach, planning, and logistics for wellness programs and events.
- Conduct outreach and promote HEAF and Community Wellness initiatives
- Compile qualitative and quantitative observations from programming to support evaluation and reporting.
Other Responsibilities: - Participate in biweekly or monthly departmental and all-staff meetings.
- Attend professional development workshops and trainings, both internal and external.
- Provide occasional support to other Program and Development Teams including agency-wide events.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of SEL frameworks, trauma-informed care, and adolescent development.
- Experience working with youth and families in educational, clinical, or community settings.
- Skilled in group facilitation, classroom management, and delivering interactive SEL and wellness activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, strengths-based approach.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of youth development strategies, cultural competency, social justice, and inclusivity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
HEAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Saturday, Afternoon shift,