Job TitleQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in one of the following areas of study: Exercise physiologyExercise scienceKinesiologyBiomechanicsErgonomicsPhysical educationAthletic trainingOccupational/physical therapyNursingDieteticsExperience/SkillsRequires one to three years health care experienceRequires knowledge and experience in: Health risk assessmentsLifestyle risk reductionDisease managementHealth promotionCommunicates effectively both verbally and in written reportsRequired Licenses/CertificationsCPRRequires Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Health Coach CertificationWorking ConditionsClean, well-lit working environmentRoutine ResponsibilitiesBehavioral ExpectationsConsistently complies with established Behavioral ExpectationsEssential FunctionsBuilds and maintains effective relationships with clients and other healthcare professionalsConducts/reviews individual health risk assessmentsAnalyzes the individual's health data to help the client prioritize and establish personal health goalsDesigns and implements programs based on client's own health, fitness, nutritional and lifestyle dataUses strategies with clients such as: Setting goalsRealizing and understanding barriersPlanning to overcome barriersNoting achievementsCommunicating needs and frustrationsProvides ongoing coaching, teaching, and social support to help individuals build self-efficacy skills and achieve personal health goalsContinuously revisits goals and recognizes achievements, challenges, and barriers to maintain client progress and successBuilds client independence through teaching nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modificationsUses national clinical guidelines and standards to provide risk reduction and disease management services to individuals with chronic conditions and/or complex medical situationsAdheres to legal and ethical codes and standardsEffectively collaborates and integrates with healthcare professionals, other suppliers of corporate health services, and community servicesMaintains competency by staying current on scientifically based research theories and best practicesGives information to business/corporations/organizations on how to set up a Worksite Wellness program at the worksitePerforms other duties as assignedFull time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly
