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Job Summary
Health Educators work closely with the employee wellness program as well as the corporate wellness programs established within the communities we serve. Health Educators are expected to create and implement programs, coach high risk individuals, lead support groups, teach wellness classes and report outcomes for Prisma Health and corporate wellness. They must model a healthy lifestyle, have a positive attitude, and uphold the Prisma Health corporate values.
Accountabilities
- Manage internal wellness program; serve as a liaison between the Business Health department and various other departments within Prisma Health; research and evaluate policies and procedures regarding system-wide wellness initiatives, lead a campus wellness committee, create and implement wellness programs, hold educational booths, schedule and teach classes, and communicate with campus representatives.
- Manage external wellness program; conduct one-on-one health coaching, hold monthly or quarterly status meetings with company representatives, assist with screenings and consequently present aggregate report data to company, create and teach wellness programs and marketing materials, lead health fairs, schedule and teach Lunch and Learns, and ensure the company is reaching its health care goals.
- Coach low to moderate risk populations using strong motivational interviewing and public speaking.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a Health related field, education, wellness or exercise science.
1 year of experience in health promotion/intervention/education, exercise science, public speaking, or health coaching.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
n/a
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above
n/a
Other Required Skills and Experience
Basic computer skills, knowledge of office equipment, proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database), data entry.
Master's degree preferred.
Health education/coaching and/or personal training certification preferred.
Experience in tobacco cessation, weight management and/or coaching preferred.
Knowledge of specific disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, CHF, CVD, COPD, obesity, depression/anxiety, tobacco use, etc preferred.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Baptist
Facility
7003 Community and Social Health
Department
70037448 Pre Diabetes Program-Midlands
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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