Health Mentor - InSHAPE
About The Position
The InSHAPE team is seeking a Mental Health Mentor who has some flexibility around their work hours to be part of a dynamic health and wellness team that supports consumers of mental health services in addressing their nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals. This is a community-based position working with both youth and adults. Individual sessions will take place in a variety of locations, including, but not limited to, participants’ home, a local gym, outdoors, within the Greater Manchester area. Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage. Certified Personal Trainer certification is preferred at start of position but must be obtained within the first 3 months. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health, or nutrition required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, health sciences, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university.
- Personal Trainer Certification is preferred at start or must be obtained within 3 months of start.
- Mental Health and/or Personal Trainer experience.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage and reliable car as you will transport participants.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Work with participants to identify individualized health and wellness goals.
- Provide education and support around nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.
- Complete paperwork and physical assessments at baseline, and quarterly thereafter.
- Develop effective and safe programming for Participants in the gym, in their homes, and/or in the community.
- Manage a caseload of 18-25 participants.
- Communicate with case managers, doctors, community organizations, etc.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Short- and Long-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
- Flexible Work Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Discounts
- Employee Recognition Events
- Competitive Salaries
- Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
