Health Behavior Change Coach - Healthy Living III

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Bellevue, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position. Provides support and guidance to participants in the YMCA’s Healthy Lifestyles Programs/HealthCoaching Services. Implements standard curriculum while delivering assigned programs and ensures quality operation consistent with YMCA guidelines. Acts as a liaison and advocate for Healthy Living. Understands the Health Seeker target market and provides motivational coaching to members participating in ongoing Healthy Living programs.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in a health behavior change field.
• Experience using motivational interviewing techniques to support those seeking health behavior change.
• Ability to maintain strict program fidelity.
• Two years or more of college education in a health-related field.
• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of chronic disease prevention health and fitness philosophies.
• Must attend and receive passing grades in YMCA of the USA and/or YMCA of Greater Seattle training courses related to program delivery prior to leading classes (training pathways vary by program).
• Must provide proof of certification for Health Coaching if doing individual coaching prior to working with participants.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English.
• Specialized training/education related to physical activity and/or nutrition.
• Community Health Worker or equivalent preferred.
• Listen First Level I and II training
• Facilitating Change in Small Groups training
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administers assigned Healthy Living Program area(s) following Association standards and guidelines.
• Facilitates evidence-based health intervention group programs focused on behavior change, healthy habits, and peer support and/or provides one-on-one and small group health coaching sessions to support members in setting and achieving personal health and wellness goals.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to guide participants in identifying barriers, building self-efficacy, and sustaining behavior change.
• Collaborates with participants to develop individualized action plans, track progress, and celebrate milestones.
• Works with directors to recruit participants and deliver classes.
• Assists with workshops, special events and seasonal wellness programs for members.
• Assists with marketing and retention activities to create robust classes with enrollment numbers, meeting program standards.
• Achieves program specific target outcomes.
• May conduct outreach with local organizations and providers for program recruitment.
• Maintains records related to program following HIPAA Privacy Laws.
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree