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We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to ... While supervising a cohort of Wellness Coaches, this role ensures program operations are efficient ...

Wellness Coach Program Supervisor

Roxbury, MA · On-site

$64K - $86K/yr

We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to ... While supervising a cohort of Wellness Coaches, this role ensures program operations are efficient ...

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$60 - $80/hr

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Camden, NJ · On-site

Hopeworks' unique combination of technical training, real business experience, and trauma-informed coaching and academic counseling has led to extraordinary results. Training alone is not enough to ...

Team Lead

Newark, NJ · On-site

Hopeworks' unique combination of technical training, real business experience, and trauma-informed coaching and academic counseling has led to extraordinary results. Training alone is not enough to ...

YouthBuild Career Coach

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

YouthBuild Career Coach DIVISION: Youth Services DEPARTMENT: YouthBuild LOCATION: Youth ... Facilitate or co-facilitate trauma-informed workshops and sessions that build resilience ...

YouthBuild Career Coach

Detroit, MI · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

YouthBuild Career Coach DIVISION: Youth Services DEPARTMENT: YouthBuild LOCATION: Youth ... Facilitate or co-facilitate trauma-informed workshops and sessions that build resilience ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance trauma informed coach in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A freelance trauma informed coach is a professional who provides support and guidance to individuals by using coaching techniques that are sensitive to the effects of trauma. Unlike traditional coaching, trauma informed coaching recognizes the impact of past traumatic experiences on a person's current well-being and behavior. These coaches work independently, often with clients who have experienced trauma, helping them set goals, develop coping strategies, and build resilience in a safe and supportive environment. They may work with individuals, groups, or organizations, and tailor their approach to each client's unique needs.

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To thrive as a Freelance Trauma Informed Coach, you need a strong understanding of trauma theory, coaching techniques, and psychology, often supported by certifications in trauma-informed care or coaching. Familiarity with digital communication tools, scheduling software, and secure client management systems is crucial for managing a private practice. Exceptional empathy, active listening, and strong boundary-setting skills help build trust and create a safe space for clients. These skills and qualities are vital for effectively supporting clients’ healing journeys while maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.

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Freelance trauma informed coaches often encounter challenges such as establishing trust with new clients, maintaining consistent referrals, and setting clear boundaries to prevent compassion fatigue. Because the work involves sensitive topics, building a strong professional reputation and ensuring confidentiality are essential. Networking with allied professionals, such as therapists and social workers, can help generate referrals, while ongoing education and supervision support both client care and coach well-being. Additionally, managing administrative tasks and self-promotion are crucial aspects of running a successful freelance practice.
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Wellness Coach Program Supervisor

Walker Cares

Roxbury, MA • On-site

$72K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Supervise Wellness Coaches and oversee their operational performance and administrative responsibilities.

  • Manage program operations, including scheduling, documentation, data reporting, and logistics across multiple sites.

  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of operational systems.


Job description

About Walker
Since 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of life's most difficult challenges. Based in Needham, our mission is to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills in partnership with the children, youth, families, and communities we serve. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to children and youth with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, while supporting their families every step of the way. Through three specialized divisions-Residential & Educational Programs, Behavioral Health & Community-Based Services, and Walker Solutions-we deliver relationship-based care and capacity-building that makes a lasting difference. Today, we serve children, youth, and families from more than 150 communities across Massachusetts.
Make a Difference Every Day-and Gain Skills You Can Use for Life
The Wellness Coach Program Supervisor provides operational leadership for the Wellness Coach Program by overseeing the systems, compliance, administrative functions, and operational infrastructure that support high-quality service delivery across multiple school and community-based sites. While supervising a cohort of Wellness Coaches, this role ensures program operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational standards.
The Program Supervisor applies a strong understanding of positive youth development, school-based programming, and trauma-informed practices to ensure operational systems effectively support staff, strengthen service delivery, and promote positive outcomes for youth.
Working in close partnership with the Wellness Coach Service Supervisor, the Program Supervisor manages operational systems, documentation, scheduling, data reporting, financial processes, and program logistics while ensuring coaches have the tools, resources, and administrative support needed to deliver exceptional services.
Essential Functions
Staff Leadership & Supervision
  • Directly supervise approximately 10-15 Wellness Coaches.
  • Conduct regular individual supervision focused on operational performance, accountability, and administrative expectations.
  • Complete performance evaluations and address performance concerns related to operational responsibilities.

Program Operations
  • Lead operational implementation across all assigned service sites.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational workflows.
  • Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and program resources to ensure efficient service delivery.

Youth Development & Program Support
  • Apply principles of positive youth development and trauma-informed practice when developing operational systems and procedures.
  • Ensure operational processes support safe, equitable, and developmentally appropriate services for youth.
  • Collaborate with the Wellness Coach Service Supervisor to align operational infrastructure with evidence-informed youth development practices.
  • Support implementation of social-emotional learning, wellness, and youth engagement initiatives through effective operational planning.

Compliance & Quality Systems
  • Ensure compliance with organizational, contractual, and grant requirements.
  • Manage documentation, data systems, and reporting processes.
  • Maintain confidential records in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Coordinate quality assurance activities and operational audits.
  • Prepare documentation for monitoring and compliance reviews.

Administrative Leadership
  • Lead recruitment, interviewing, and selection of Wellness Coaches.
  • Coordinate onboarding logistics and administrative processes.
  • Maintain program forms, manuals, templates, and operational resources.
  • Manage calendars, training logistics, and scheduling.
  • Coordinate internal communications and operational updates.

Financial & Resource Management
  • Manage Wellness Coach timesheets and payroll documentation.
  • Monitor program budgets and expenditures.
  • Coordinate purchasing and inventory management.
  • Manage vendor relationships and contracted services.
  • Assist with financial reporting and resource allocation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Quality Improvement, and Walker leadership.
  • Partner with the Wellness Coach Service Supervisor to align operational systems with program implementation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and operational effectiveness.

Continuous Improvement
  • Lead operational quality improvement initiatives.
  • Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Recommend and implement operational innovations that strengthen program effectiveness.

Core Competencies
  • Knowledge of positive youth development, adolescent development, trauma-informed practices, and school-based programming.
  • Ability to integrate youth-centered principles into operational planning and systems development.

Other:
  • Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm and make safe decisions in high-pressure situations
  • Capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to learn, retain, and apply principles taught in training and supervision
  • Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods, perform frequent bending, stooping, stretching, lifting, sitting, stairs, typing, and looking at a computer screen
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer experience
  • Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday: 11:00am-7:00pm, with additional flexibility based on business needs

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience supporting youth-serving, educational, behavioral health, or community-based programs.
  • Working knowledge of positive youth development, trauma-informed practices, and school-community partnerships.
  • Experience developing operational systems that support high-quality youth services preferred.

Other Requirements:
  • Successfully complete all background check suitability requirements

Reports to: Vice President of Special Projects
Supervises: Team of Wellness Coaches as assigned
Equal Opportunity Statement
Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.