Health Coach

Title: Health Coach (Part-Time)

Location: Austin United States

Job Description:

Job category: Behavioral Health & Wellness

Requisition number: HEALT001803

Part-time

On-site

Job details

**This is a part-time position working 20 hours a week**

If you are currently employed at Vivent Health, please log into UKG and submit your application through the My Company/View Opportunities page.

Get ready for something extraordinary!  Picture this – as a part-time employee you've got paid time off, plus paid holidays.  That’s just the start of the great benefits at Vivent Health. We also offer a 401(k) with a full match up to 5%, plus other perks.  

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. 

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: 

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

 

 

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Health Coach will play a pivotal role in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Your responsibilities will include developing personalized health plans, providing guidance on lifestyle modifications, treatment adherence, navigating systems of care, and fostering a supportive environment for clients to achieve their health goals

 

OUR EXPECTATIONS: 

Winning skills and behaviors for success

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments to understand clients' needs, goals, and challenges.
• Develop individualized health plans tailored to clients' unique needs and circumstances.
• Provide guidance on treatment adherence, nutrition, exercise, stress management, navigating systems of care, and other health-related areas.
• Build strong relationships with clients, fostering a supportive and motivating environment.
• Regularly communicate with clients to monitor progress, address concerns, and provide encouragement.
• Offer educational resources and information to enhance clients' understanding of HIV, other health concerns and wellness.
• Conduct one-on-one or group sessions to share knowledge on healthy living practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with organizational standards.
• Adjust health plans as needed to ensure alignment with clients' evolving needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, nutritionists, and other professionals to create holistic health plans.
• Provide HIV disease prevention and treatment adherence education.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed. 

• Education:
  • High school degree/GED, unless degree specific in funding source.
• Work Experience:
  • Experience in health coaching, wellness counseling, or a related role.
  • Experience working with diverse populations and addressing various health needs.
  • Experience working in healthcare and social service systems.
  • Previous roles involving assessment, planning, and advocacy for patients.
• Technical Experience:
  • Ability to learn and manage multiple databases.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate clients to make positive changes in their health behaviors.
  • Empathy and understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION: 

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate. 

Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.  

Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications. 

As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs. 

 

Pay Rate

Starting at $24.00/hourly (Depending on Experience)

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.

 

Public Student Loan Forgiveness 

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. 

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: 

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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