Lifestyle Coach bei CentroMed

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CentroMed is 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

MISSION

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

CORE VALUES

RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

JOB SUMMARY:

We are searching for our next SUPER STAR ! As the Lifestyle coach you will provide support and guidance to program participants enrolled in CentroMed’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and implement the standard curriculum designed for the program incorporated: Diabetes Prevention: Prevent T2. The lifestyle coach identifies habits that may be affecting the participant’s health and introduces healthier habits and physical activity programs. In addition, Lifestyle Coaches routinely outreaches not only its existing eligible client base but the community at large, particularly those residing in unincorporated areas of the county and smaller communities outside of San Antonio. At a minimum, target communities will include Adkins, Atascosa, Converse, Losoya, Macdona, Sayers, Somerset, and Wetmore. The goal will be not only to inform – but to motivate them into action – for their quality of life, that of their family, and community. The Lifestyle coach serves as an advocate for improving the health of participants in the Chronic Disease Prevention Program. The Lifestyle Coach communicates with participants and develops strategic plans based on participants’ needs and concerns. Furthermore, the Lifestyle Coach maintains communication with patients via text or email (based on the preferred mode of communication by the participant) to motivate, reinforce physical activity, and track goals. The Lifestyle Coach will work closely with CentroMed’s Registered Dietitian and Program Director in order to provide a comprehensive wellness plan for participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete assigned training as required for incorporated program
• Participate in outreach activities, at a minimum, target communities will include Adkins, Atascosa, Converse, Losoya, Macdona, Sayers, Somerset, and Wetmore
• Coordinate follow-up schedule with the caseload. New participant scheduling and benefits checking will be provided by CSRs
• Input coaching/habit information accurately and in a timely manner (i.e., patient charting, dietary database, habit tracking, coaching activities)
• Actively communicate with participants
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Utilize motivational interviewing coaching style to enhance participant motivation
• Follows all agency and program protocols to maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, and Joint Commission.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Director - Chronic Disease Prevention Program in keeping with the philosophy, purpose, goals, and objectives of the Chronic Disease Prevention program and the agency.

The above description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous bases. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, counseling, education, psychology, dietetics, related field or relevant experience.
• Experience: Prior experience in training and/or education preferred.
• Other: Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.