Job Description

TITLE: HEALTH COACH

DETAILS: CONTRACT/TEMPORARY (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide effective solutions and suggestions on health and fitness issues
• Work closely with the health and wellness team in meeting the organization's health management goals
• Provide face to face client support and education
• Counsel and advise clients or healthy people to improve the overall health condition
• Understand the prevailing health conditions and diagnose the required problems
• Identify the need for behavioral change to improve health status, reduce health risks and improve quality of life
• Offer possible solutions and sometimes medication to address health issues
• Examine and record the vital signs like body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, height, etc., accurately
• Involve in motivational interviewing and engagement strategies
• Apply knowledge of medicine, diet, nutrition or relevant methods to suggest solutions
• Suggest exercises, diet charts, meditation or mental stress reducing techniques to clients
• Deal with the client with a positive and empathetic attitude to make them feel comfortable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, dietary, public health, dietary field or equivalent experience with individuals living with HIV. 
• Certification in Health Coaching
• Must be able to function independently, be self-motivated, be able to work well with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic groups, and highly organized. 
• Must be able to pass a jail clearance. 
• Must have access to reliable transportation. 
• Knowledge of community resources helpful. 
• Basic computer literacy required, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.