Health Coach - Echo Cliffs

Location: Central Nunavut (Cambridge Bay)

Navajo Preference Employment Act
In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Aff r... Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
Position is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based curricula to at-risk youth and adults participating in the childhood obesity intervention program, Take C.H.A.R.G.E.; and diabetes prevention program, Lifestyle Balance. Position will provide coaching and support to participants throughout the intervention program utilizing evidence-based strategies. Work duties include the use of health-related assessments and tools to develop health improvement plans for at-risk youth and/or adults.

Incumbent will assist the Diabetes Prevention Coordinator in the monitoring and evaluation of health outcomes of participants; and other activities that support the SDPI grant goals and objectives. Understanding and experience with electronic health records. Knowledge of local tribal philosophy and cultural practices is a must. Incumbent must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed.  This position is grant funded.

Qualifications
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or similar health-related field

Experience:

One (1) year demonstrated experience in the area of health education or coaching principles, practices, methods, implementation, and evaluation of preventive health service programs.
Must have one (1) year experience in diabetes prevention programs for at-risk youth /or adults or related health programs.
Demonstrated experience in behavior change, motivational interviewing, basic nutrition and fitness principles

Licensure/Certification

Must have and maintain a Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Training or Certification in Group Fitness or Personal Fitness or Must obtain within 6 months of hire
Must maintain and have an unrestricted current valid state driver’s license

Other

Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

Positive working relationships with others
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
Basic knowledge data collection, analysis, practice, and ethical considerations
Proficient with the following software programs:
Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe, and/or Access
Skilled and comfortable in conducting presentation/public speaking.
Must maintain and have an unrestricted current valid state driver’s license.
Training in Lifestyle Balance curricula and other evidence-base prevention curriculum for at-risk youth and/or adults.
Completion of and, above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the…