Health And Wellness Coach

Full time Day Shift

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling.

We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Plans, coordinates and provides health activities, wellness programs, and individual health coaching. Inspires associates to engage in healthier habits and activities.

Responsible for developing wellness coaching relationships with associates and assisting them through the process of attaining better health by providing coaching, encouragement, and education. Travels between health system locations in Idaho and Oregon.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required, focus in Dietetics or Food and Nutrition preferred. Registered Dietician or RD eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If RD-eligible, must complete examination and registration for RD designation within 90-days of hire. Colleague must have a Registered Dietitian (RD) license, as defined by their primary work state (Idaho or Oregon), issued prior to hire date.

Those colleagues hired before January 1, 2020 must provide licensure or proof of application in process in their secondary state by August 28, 2020. Individuals hired in this role after January 1, 2020, must provide licensure or proof of application in their secondary state by August 28, 2020 or within six months of hire, whichever date is later. Certification from an accredited professional wellness coach training program preferred. Must have active driving privileges. If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Knowledge of specific disease and lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation, weight management, nutrition, stress reduction and chronic conditions preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact with associates in a professional and caring manner. Must be self-motivated and work well in a team environment

Assists with the coordination, planning, and evaluation of worksite wellness programs. Responsible for reaching out to associates and providing wellness coaching to reduce or eliminate high-risk behaviors. Develops and conducts onsite health-related wellness seminars and training courses for interested employees and family members.

Develops and distributes health education materials to identified employers, employees and family members. Assists in marketing and promotion of Corporate Health Services to potential customers and associates. Coordinates Care with other health system service lines for optimal patient care.

Provides in-person, web based, and telephonic assessment, health education and behavior change coaching. Participates in documentation of care and care planning. Must be enthusiastic about wellness and strive to model healthy behaviors.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.