Chronic Disease Health Educator

Qualifications: At least one year of experience teaching lifestyle behavior change classes preferred. Experience with referral management and/or care coordination to various services. Knowledge of the fitness components of an aerobic or group exercise class and strength training. The ability to demonstrate skills in accordance with YMCA standards and effectively lead a safe aerobic/group exercise class. Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations. Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities: Work with Director of Care Coordination to identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high-risk, low-income community members. Conduct referral phone calls with individuals to determine what evidence-based health intervention program and/or YMCA service can support their individual health journey. Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed. Collaborate with Marketing and Membership staff to promote programs to engage potential participants; conducting screening conversations and enroll participants. Connect with branch Health and Well-Being Director on a regular basis to update on program status and progress. Participate in all required Lifestyle Coach discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls) and professional development opportunities, offering ideas and tools for facilitation to other team members. Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants. Record weekly data for each participant (attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, food tracker completion) in electronic database according to data entry timing requirements. Participate in program progress and outcome tracking. Provide physical activity coaching tailored to meet the various fitness levels of participants.

Benefits: All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
• Healthiest
• You: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)