Bilingual Spanish Health Coach and Educator (Home Visits in San Gabriel Valley / Southeast LA, CA | Field Remote)

Alignment Healthcare•Whittier, CA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Alignment Health is seeking an organized, compassionate, and motivated bilingual Spanish Health Coach and Educator to join the interdisciplinary Care Anywhere team in San Gabriel Valley / Southeast LA, California. As a field remote Health Coach & Educator you will conduct home and virtual (telehealth and telephonic) visits to develop a wellness coaching relationship with patients, caregivers, and families through the process of actively working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education. - Must conduct between 6-8 home visits per day. - Mileage reimbursement provided from the time you leave home to the time you return.

Requirements

Minimum 1+ year of experience as a wellness or health coach or educator
High School Diploma or GED. Associate’s degree or two years additional experience in lieu of education.
Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.
Solid knowledge of specific diseases, lifestyle-related topics, nutrition, and exercise
Knowledge of and experience with applying the stages of change or a similar behavior change model
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster trust and respect among customers and coworkers.
Able to work independently and remotely.
Able to work with protected health information and maintain absolute confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and AHP policies
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.
Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Current and valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Senior care experience.
Bachelor’s Degree
Bilingual English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Contacts patients that are eligible for Alignment’s Care at Home program and provides necessary wellness coaching to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors
Collaborates with advanced practice clinicians and/or social worker to develop an action plan
Encourages adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life
Responsible for delivering a high level of patient service and increasing member retention and satisfaction
Assists patients with accessing community resources and social services to address social determinants impacting health and wellbeing
Develops and distributes health education materials to identified patients, caregivers, and/or families
Coordinates Care with other Alignment team members, including health-related vendors for optimal patient care