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HealthFitness has an exciting opportunity for a REGISTERED DIETITIAN/ ON-SITE HEALTH COACH within our brand new wellness program located within a large manufacturing organization located in BATH, MAINE. In this position, you will be responsible for working within the HealthFitness service delivery protocols and processes to facilitate behavior change within the client's employee population. You will be responsible for providing health coaching according to HealthFitness established processes, procedures and ethics. This includes conducting individual sessions with health coaching participants in person or via telephone. You will work with participants to develop a personalized program that fits the participant’s needs, values, stage of change and goals. As an Onsite Health Coach, you will promote coaching services to employees and encourage enrollment and continued program participation.  You will also assist with onsite biometric screening events, provide support to and collaborate with other onsite personnel and assist with or coordinate various wellness program offerings. All services will be provided in collaboration with the client’s existing resources and programming, including Heath Services, Safety, Ergonomics, and well-being teams.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Delivers personalized Lifestyle Coaching services for client employees utilizing the HealthFitness service delivery protocols and processes.
• Perform and document face-to-face health coaching in areas of personal health awareness, stress management/balanced living, sleep, nutrition, tobacco cessation and physical activity.
• Utilize HealthFitness established coaching guides, resources, and materials to support behavior change process and healthy habit development.
• Own and deliver upon all phases of the coaching relationship: enrollment, assessment, ongoing participation, and engagement.
• Review biometric screening and health risk assessment and utilize Stages of Change to identify participant’s knowledge, skills, and behavioral needs.
• Discuss and explain all areas of the coaching process including product information, protocols, phases and content of coaching relationship.
• Modify health coaching plan as necessary.
• Provide input and support to develop and improve coaching services and tools.
• Attend ongoing training and participate in quality assurance processes.
• Assists with the tracking and delivery of a variety of HealthFitness and program-specific health improvement programs & promotions, to include, but not limited to, onsite biometric screening events.
• Promotes program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation and engage program participants.
• Registered Dietitians may provide nutrition counseling.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING WITH YOU:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health related field (i.e. Health Promotion, Nursing, Public Health, Health Psychology) from an accredited college or university program.
• Licensed Registered Dietician required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a health/wellness or life coach. Preference will be given to candidates with in person coaching experience.
• Outstanding knowledge of lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation, weight control and stress reduction.
• Experience with application of health behavior change utilizing stages of change or other theoretical approaches.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
• Experience handling personal health information and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Experience with public speaking, presenting and delivering dynamic and engaging health promotion programs and presentations.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity.
• Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. 
• Will be required to follow any current or future site COVID-19 vaccination policies including but not limited to proof of vaccination, weekly testing, etc.

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree.
• CPR/AED and first aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Experience working with chronic conditions.
• Health Coaching certification. 
• Experience preferably in health improvement, worksite wellness or related environment.
• CHES, ACSM and fitness certifications.

WHY WORK AT HEALTHFITNESS?

BENEFITS & PERKS:  HealthFitness meets the diverse needs of our associates by offering personal and professional development, comprehensive benefits, and flexible employment opportunities. Benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, FSA and HSA, 401(k) plan, Employee Assistant Program, Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders and many health and wellness initiatives. We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  EOE/AA. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Age/Disability/Veteran

FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR WE WERE SELECTED AS A TOP WORKPLACE BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE. The award is based exclusively on Trustmark associate responses to an anonymous survey. The survey measured 15 key drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of an organization. 

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred (JD highly preferred)
• 8+ years of directly related experience, which could include sales and/or experience within the legal industry
• Outstanding track record of building and developing customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of development and philanthropy.
• Effective experience in enlisting and interacting with senior level leadership volunteers and committees, both internally and externally
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Superb judgment and the sensibility to adjudicate wisely among competing priorities
• A disposition to listen and circulate widely
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding of the role a fundraiser plays in being the conduit for the donor.

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL WE’RE LOOKING FOR; WE WANT SOMEONE WHO EMBODIES OUR VALUES:

• TEAMWORK, TRANSPARENCY, AND MUTUAL RESPECT, because we value every member’s contributions and know that leadership can come from anywhere.
• DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, and a commitment to ensuring that each of us knows we belong here.
• INTEGRITY in how we work and how we treat one another.
• STRATEGIC THINKING AND CURIOSITY in the relentless pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results.
• CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT, both as individuals and as a team.
• JOY AND SHARED APPRECIATION for working hard toward goals that matter.

If this resonates with you and you want to help us in our ambitious next campaign—and maybe do some of your best work as an advancement professional— we encourage you to apply. If you are hesitant to apply because you have not previously performed every responsibility listed in the description, but you do possess transferable skills, our values, and the defined qualifications, we still want to hear from you and welcome your application.

To learn more about Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University, and other job opportunities, please stop by the DAR Talent website: https://www.bu.edu/dar-talent/.

This position is eligible for Boston University's generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474 or druckman@bu.edu.