Wellness Coach

JAMHI Health & Wellness•Juneau, AK

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven and dedicated Group Wellness Coach who is passionate about helping people live their own best lives. We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, collaborative, creative, and committed to client-centered wellness. Under the supervision of the Wellness Supervisor, the Group Wellness Coach develops and facilitates weekly in-house and community-based wellness activities for AMHR housing clients. This role also provides individualized support through wellness assessments, goal setting, personalized wellness plans, and management of an assigned caseload. You will build supportive relationships using motivational interviewing, mindful listening, and de-escalation techniques; encourage participation in recovery and rehabilitative services; and help clients increase independence and develop healthy lifestyle habits. You’ll lead and participate in group activities, safely transport clients to community resources, and develop connections with local recreational, fitness, and outdoor opportunities. The Group Wellness Coach collaborates with wellness, clinical, peer support, case management, and primary care teams to integrate wellness into treatment plans. The role also requires accurate documentation, tracking of client progress, and participation in treatment team meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in healthcare, nutrition, physical education, or a related field. Experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis
One year of experience in counseling on health topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, or other general holistic health topics.
Ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the current state regulation requirements.
A valid Alaska driver’s license and be able to clear the JAMHI auto insurance screening through the independent insurance carrier if driving.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a fitness trainer or certified health educator

Responsibilities

Develops and facilitates weekly in-house and community-based wellness activities for AMHR housing clients.
Provides individualized support through wellness assessments, goal setting, personalized wellness plans, and management of an assigned caseload.
Builds supportive relationships using motivational interviewing, mindful listening, and de-escalation techniques.
Encourages participation in recovery and rehabilitative services.
Helps clients increase independence and develop healthy lifestyle habits.
Leads and participates in group activities.
Safely transports clients to community resources.
Develops connections with local recreational, fitness, and outdoor opportunities.
Collaborates with wellness, clinical, peer support, case management, and primary care teams to integrate wellness into treatment plans.
Accurate documentation, tracking of client progress, and participation in treatment team meetings and trainings.