Health and Wellness Coach

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Exempt Professional Sullivan, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study:
• exercise science
• kinesiology
• biomechanics
• ergonomics
• physical education
• athletic training
• occupational/physical therapy

• Requires one to three years health care experience
• Requires knowledge and experience in:
• disease management
• health promotion
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports

• CPR
• Requires Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Health Coach Certification

• Clean, well-lit working environment

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionals
• Analyzes the individual’s health data to help the client prioritize and establish personal health goals
• Designs and implements programs based on client’s own health, fitness, nutritional and lifestyle data
• Uses strategies with clients such as:
• Realizing and understanding barriers
• Planning to overcome barriers
• Noting achievements
• Communicating needs and frustrations
• Provides ongoing coaching, teaching, and social support to help individuals build self-efficacy skills and achieve personal health goals
• Continuously revisits goals and recognizes achievements, challenges, and barriers to maintain client progress and success
• Builds client independence through teaching nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modifications
• Uses national clinical guidelines and standards to provide risk reduction and disease management services to individuals with chronic conditions and/or complex medical situations
• Adheres to legal and ethical codes and standards
• Effectively collaborates and integrates with healthcare professionals, other suppliers of corporate health services, and community services
• Maintains competency by staying current on scientifically based research theories and best practices
• Gives information to business/corporations/organizations on how to set up a Worksite Wellness program at the worksite