Health Coach

JBS STRONG is an evidence-based, best-practice worksite health coaching program that Identifies and engages employees with multiple chronic conditions who are at the greatest risk for disabling, life-threatening, and costly health problems The JBS STRONG health coach:

1. Encourages employees with chronic conditions to improve their health (via motivational interviewing)
2. Guides employees through a structured sequence of evidence-based behavioral interventions aimed toward improving motivation and skills that will facilitate enduring change
3. Connects employees with JBS clinics and essential community resources for health improvement
4. Supports employees continuing efforts through ongoing groups and follow-up sessions

Key Result Areas

• Work at JBS or Pilgrim’s Pride worksite as on-site health coach for members with chronic conditions
• Conduct member screenings for various health risks
• Conduct member assessments of health status, health engagement and health risks
• Develop member-centered treatment plans with members, provide education materials and ensure quality, cost effective care recommendations
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and progress made by member
• Engage employees in skill-building, goal-setting, resiliency-building, and healthy living skills
• Facilitate health education and peer support process groups
• Coordinate care with the clinical care team at off-site clinic
• Chart interventions and member progress in case management system and Excel spreadsheets
• Coordinate care with Case management and Utilization Management staff
• Collaborate with employees and physicians to formulate an optimal plan of care that meets all of the medical, psychosocial and work-life needs of the member

Minimum Qualifications:

• English-Spanish bilingual required
• 2+ years clinical or community health experience working directly with patients required
• Motivational Interviewing training and experience preferred
• Health coach certification preferred, but not required, as we will co-sponsor your certification program
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health science, psychology, behavioral sciences, public health, counseling, social work, or nursing preferred
• Candidate should have some level of certification or licensure in one or more of the following healthcare occupations: nursing, counseling, social work, health coaching, medical assistant, or some clinical field relevant to chronic care management. Some examples include, but are not limited to: RN, CCP, RHC, CMA, LPN, LVN, LCSW, LPC, LCDC, LAC, CHES
• Candidate should have strong experience working with people to improve their health
• Candidate should be health-centered and should be able to demonstrate healthy lifestyle skills
• Demonstrates integrity, initiative, good judgment and teamwork
• Strong interpersonal relationship & communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to navigate a Windows environment
• Time management, organizational, research, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, perform multi-tasking, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

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