Health Coach - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Coppermine, Arizona

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About The Position

The Health Coach delivers evidence-based curricula to at-risk youth and adults participating in the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. childhood obesity intervention program and the Lifestyle Balance diabetes prevention program. The role provides coaching and support throughout these programs, uses health-related assessments and tools to develop health improvement plans, and assists the Diabetes Prevention Coordinator with monitoring and evaluating participant health outcomes and other activities supporting SDPI grant goals and objectives. The position requires understanding and experience with electronic health records and knowledge of local tribal philosophy and cultural practices. The incumbent must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed. This position is grant funded.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a similar health-related field.
One year of demonstrated experience in health education or coaching principles, practices, methods, implementation, and evaluation of preventive health service programs.
One year of experience in diabetes prevention programs for at-risk youth and/or adults, or related health programs.
Demonstrated experience in behavior change, motivational interviewing, and basic nutrition and fitness principles.
Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Must have training or certification in group fitness or personal fitness, or obtain it within six months of hire.
Must maintain an unrestricted, current, valid state driver’s license.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of data collection, analysis, practice, and ethical considerations.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, and/or Access.
Skill and comfort in conducting presentations and public speaking.
Training in Lifestyle Balance curricula and other evidence-based prevention curricula for at-risk youth and/or adults.
Satisfactory performance in prior and current employment, supported by positive references addressing working relationships, ethical standards, reliability, and attendance.
Complete interviews with above-satisfactory scores and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential job functions to the satisfaction of the interviewers and TCRHCC.
Successfully complete background and reference checks, fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings.
Submit all required employment documents and information without false, misleading, or incomplete information.

Responsibilities

Provide health coaching and support to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. and Lifestyle Balance participants by delivering evidence-based curricula in individual or group settings.
Incorporate culturally appropriate concepts, modifications, and activities into health promotion and diabetes prevention education and services.
Administer initial and follow-up health assessments, including blood pressure and pulse readings, FitnessGram, aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility tests; conduct other tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, as needed.
Assist with referrals and scheduling coaching sessions for program participants and people referred from other clinics or programs.
Make reminder calls and provide follow-up coaching communications to support participant recruitment, participation, and retention.
Help participants set personal health goals and adopt healthy behaviors; use active listening to identify needs and provide appropriate solutions or referrals.
Orient and instruct individuals in the proper and safe use of exercise equipment and exercise techniques, and help maintain a safe fitness center environment.
Identify and use appropriate participant resources, and work with the Diabetes Prevention Coordinator and other health coaches to deliver program classes and meet health outcomes.
Assist with program registries and grant and health-outcome reports.
Apply behavior-change theories and models to support participant health goals.
Coordinate with the care team on intervention plans for program participants.
Attend meetings related to the grant or secondary prevention programs.
Use media and marketing techniques to increase program visibility and assist with media services and social marketing.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, program staff, partners, hospital staff, and community members through written and verbal communication.
Foster partnerships within TCRHCC and with outside organizations; assist other Service Unit health promotion and disease prevention activities and collaborate with other departments or clinics.
Prepare outcome reports and analyses for presentation, including mandatory reporting.
Follow established compliance, safety, and quality assurance standards.
Assist Community Connectors with distributing food, water, and other essentials to people in isolation or quarantine.
Assist the contact tracing team with contact tracing for patients who test positive for COVID-19 and calls to communicate negative results.
Assist screening and greeter staff at entry points to screen patients and visitors entering the TCRHCC campus.
Wear required personal protective equipment while on duty and safely complete PPE donning, doffing, and disposal.
Complete task training for routine cleaning and decontamination of surfaces contaminated by communicable diseases.
Perform other duties as assigned.