General Summary/Responsibilities:

The PRN Lifestyle Coach position within Premier Community Health (PCH) involves working with PCH’s team to further the organization’s mission. The PRN Lifestyle Coach should have a working knowledge of the various wellness educational components that integrate and heighten physical, nutritional, emotional, and social health. Educational components may include, but are not limited to, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep and goal setting.The tasks involved require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a highly proficient level of social engagement abilities. Daily use of computer programs is essential for this role, so proficiency with computer skills is a necessity. Benefits are not offered with this position and hours are variable (as needed basis).

EssentialDuties & Functions:

1. Providing face-to-face, telephonic and/or internet-based coaching services to clients across the wellness continuum;

2. Providing coaching services with competence in a variety of coaching techniques and/or models that matches the client’s stage of readiness to change;

3. Assessing client’s needs, determining potential for negative outcome and adjust coaching accordingly;

4. Develops and conducts health education/promotion presentations on wellness-related topics.

Education

Minimum Level ofEducation Required:

Associate degree

Additional requirements:

§ Type of degree : Associate degree

§ Area of study or major : Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Physiology, Nursing or Nutrition and Dietetics, Counseling or other related fields

§ Preferred educational qualifications : N/A

§ Position specific testing requiremen t: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Health Education, Workplace Wellness, Community Health Work, Healthcare Navigation, Tobacco Cessation

Experience

Minimum Level ofExperience Required:

1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupationalexperience: Wellness program development and community relations.

Prior specific functionalresponsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: N/A

Other experience requirements: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.

Knowledge/Skills

§ Knowledge of educational principles of adult learning theory, group dynamics, behavior change concepts, transtheoretical model, empowerment models, motivational interviewing techniques, learning styles and teaching strategies .

§ Strong oral and written communication required, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training.

§ Ability to influence others and work collaboratively with key care members to achieve positive results.

§ Able to work independently and self-directed in a professional environment.

§ Valid driver’s license and reliable source of transportation.

PhysicalRequirements:

Pulling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Standing

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Other sounds

1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)

Twisting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reaching

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Visual Acuity Near

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Walking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Manual Dexterity

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Visual Acuity Far

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Sitting

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Use both hands

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Vision Color

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Pushing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Talking

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Concentrating

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Climbing

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting <10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Interpersonal Skills

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Stooping

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Lifting >10 pounds

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Reading

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

Kneeling

2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)

Normal hearing both ears

3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)

Thinking

4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)

WorkingConditions:

1. General office environment.

2. Climate controlled environment.