QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study: • exercise physiology • exercise science • kinesiology • biomechanics • ergonomics • physical education • athletic training • occupational/physical therapy • nursing • dietetics Experience/Skills • Requires one to three years health care experience • Requires knowledge and experience in: • health risk assessments • lifestyle risk reduction • disease management • health promotion • Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications • CPR • Requires Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Health Coach Certification Working Conditions • Clean, well-lit working environment ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations • Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Essential Functions • Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionals • Conducts/reviews individual health risk assessments • Analyzes the individual’s health data to help the client prioritize and establish personal health goals • Designs and implements programs based on client’s own health, fitness, nutritional and lifestyle data • Uses strategies with clients such as: • Setting goals • Realizing and understanding barriers • Planning to overcome barriers • Noting achievements • Communicating needs and frustrations • Provides ongoing coaching, teaching, and social support to help individuals build self-efficacy skills and achieve personal health goals • Continuously revisits goals and recognizes achievements, challenges, and barriers to maintain client progress and success • Builds client independence through teaching nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modifications • Uses national clinical guidelines and standards to provide risk reduction and disease management services to individuals with chronic conditions and/or complex medical situations • Adheres to legal and ethical codes and standards • Effectively collaborates and integrates with healthcare professionals, other suppliers of corporate health services, and community services • Maintains competency by staying current on scientifically based research theories and best practices • Gives information to business/corporations/organizations on how to set up a Worksite Wellness program at the worksite • Performs other duties as assigned Full time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly