Health Coach
About The Position
The Health Coach serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and a core part of the continuum of care for clients enrolled in Behavior & Primary Healthcare Coordination (BPHC). The role provides individual, supportive coaching to improve clients’ physical health, coordinates care with internal and external providers, helps clients access and use resources, and promotes positive outcomes. The position also provides life-skills training, care management, and structured interventions to help clients develop the resources and skills needed to improve physical health, quality of life, and symptom self-management. Support spans phases of care and responds to the changing needs of the people served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Two years of direct service experience working or volunteering in a human service organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
- Customer service skills.
- Time management skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS from a four-year college or university preferred; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual supportive coaching to improve clients’ physical health, including helping schedule medical appointments, communicate effectively with doctors, and follow medication instructions and other medical recommendations.
- Coordinate client care with internal and external providers and obtain a Release of Information for all medical providers involved in care coordination.
- Provide life-skills training, care management, and structured interventions to help clients access resources and develop skills to improve physical health, quality of life, and symptom self-management.
- Address health hygiene, lifestyle habits, nutrition, sedentary behavior, and healthcare navigation.
- Provide support across phases of care that responds to the changing needs of the people served.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
