Chronic Disease Health Educator

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Gig Harbor, WA

52d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chronic Disease Health Educator, you will be responsible for serving, building relationships and connecting with members who may need extra support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this role, you will be able to create a safe, judgement-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants. If hired for this position, you will deliver engaging, safe, and educational programming to participants that align with the YMCA mission while also helping members reach their personal health goals. Provides program coordination, instruction and motivation for participants in YMCA evidence-based chronic disease behavior change programs, such as the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, YMCA Weight Loss Program, LIVESTRONG at the Y, while maintaining fidelity to evidence-based curriculum. Delivers program in accordance with evidence-based program fidelity and YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner, offering safe and engaging healthy lifestyle practices.

Requirements

• Experience with referral management and/or care coordination to various services.
• Knowledge of the fitness components of an aerobic or group exercise class and strength training.
• The ability to demonstrate skills in accordance with YMCA standards and effectively lead a safe aerobic/group exercise class.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Knowledge of basic health, physical activity, and wellness principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and ability to be adaptable to new software and platforms.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching lifestyle behavior change classes preferred.
• Current certification in YMCA Evidence-based chronic disease program preferred.
• Experience facilitating group based programming to adult and/or children.

Responsibilities

• Work with Director of Care Coordination to identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high-risk, low-income community members.
• Conduct referral phone calls with individuals to determine what evidence-based health intervention program and/or YMCA service can support their individual health journey.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Membership staff to promote programs to engage potential participants; conducting screening conversations and enroll participants.
• Connect with branch Health and Well-Being Director on a regular basis to update on program status and progress.
• Participate in all required Lifestyle Coach discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls) and professional development opportunities, offering ideas and tools for facilitation to other team members.
• Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
• Record weekly data for each participant (attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, food tracker completion) in electronic database according to data entry timing requirements. Participate in program progress and outcome tracking.
• Provide physical activity coaching tailored to meet the various fitness levels of participants.
• Work with Health and Wellbeing Directors as well as Director of Care Coordination to identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high risk, low income community members.
• Record weekly data for each participant (attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, food tracker completion, necessary surveys, etc.) in electronic database according to data entry requirement determined by the program and Director of Care Coordination.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Membership staff to promote programs to engage potential participants and conduct screening conversations and enroll participants into evidence-based chronic disease programs.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed