CARES Mental Health Student Wellness Ambassador

Wellness Ambassadors Traineeship

For students pursuing career in Social Work & Human Services, Psychology, or other related fields

Gain hands-on experience, certifications, counseling support & professional skills
Upon program completions, qualify to apply for Wellness Ambassador position to work at Chabot College in Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 year (Meet our Spring 2025 Wellness Ambassadors)

Orientation - June 10th 10-3pm at Chabot
Phase 1 - June 10 – July 11, 2025
- Tue 10-3pm - in person trainings at Chabot
- Wed 10-3pm - in person trainings at Chabot
- Fridays 10-12 - cohort meetings on Zoom
Phase 2 - July 15th - July 31st & Aug 6th
- Live & self-paced trainings or work experiences organized around your schedule (can also be in support of Human Services related work you are doing
- Attend Discover Chabot Day on Aug 6th 2025
Phase 3 - Mental Health Certification, Community Referrals and Team Building
- Option 1 - attend in-person trainings Aug 11-13th at Ohlone College
- Option 2 - obtain Mental Health Certification and trainings at other dates offered in the summer

Pursuing degree in Social Work Human Services, Psychology, or related fields
Enrolled in at least one course at Chabot in Summer 2025 related to your major
Ability to attend Phase 1 in-person meetings June 9 – July 11, 2025 - Tue & Wed - 10-3pm and committement to complete Phase 2 and Phase 3

Passion for supporting the well-being other especially individuals who live within HPSA (Health Professional Shortage Areas)
Desire and ability to work with a diversity of students and represented at Chabot College and in Alameda Country
Embodment of empathy and compassion for others
Ability to work within a team
Self-motivated and can take inititiave
Commitment to self-care
Effective communication skills, including comfort with public speaking

Juztino Panella, MA, LMFT, Counselor, Instructor & Wellness Ambassador Coordinator jpanella@chabotcollege.edu