Lifestyle And Health Coach

Description:

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Meet with participants (in person, virtually, or over the phone) to discuss goals, progress, and challenges.
Facilitate the bi-weekly Problem Solving Training and subsequent monthly training sessions.
Lead exercise sessions and instruct patients in safe exercise procedures.
Develop and update care plans that are custom-tailored to individual participants.
Help participants identify areas for improvement in their personal health habits.
Provide guidelines and effective solutions to reduce or eliminate unhealthy behaviors.
Counsel and advise participants on how to improve their overall health condition.
Document and keep records of health concerns and progress toward goals.
Provide encouragement and support to empower participants.
Provide support and education about self-care practices such as diet, exercise, stress management, and coping skills.
Communicate with participants in a positive, empathetic and culturally sensitive manner to make them feel comfortable, motivated and respected.
Coordinate with the studies Community Health Workers in order to provide a well-rounded and supportive experience for study participants.
Travel to the YMCAs (33rd street and Druid Hill locations) and other community sites. Some weekend work may be necessary.

Skills

Exhibit effective communication both orally and in writing.
Possess a deep understanding of positive psychology, behavior change, and motivation.
Possess organizational and time management skills.
Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with participants.
Ability to resolve conflicts with participants and overcome their objections about their health and behaviors.
Ability to provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
Eagerness to learn new skills, including problem solving training, exercise training and motivational interviewing.
Ability to travel to community-based exercise facilities to supervise and motivate exercise.

Physical Demands

Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment (e.g. stretchers, supply carts, etc.)
Walking and/or standing for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Nutrition, or closely related field.
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
Valid CPR and BLS certification required.
Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.