Wellness Coach I- DSS/Supplemental

Join Our TeamWe are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community. BenefitsWe pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:Flexible schedules for work-life balancePaid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employeesGet up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yetEarn While You Learn - Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs; Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.Outstanding Referral ProgramsPet Insurance AvailableMedical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees.Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at Midtown and Eastside Evansville, Indiana, and Henderson, Kentucky. Subject to availability Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RNAutomatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching programCompetitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonusesCareer advancement opportunitiesCompetitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses Job SummaryPlans, coordinates and participates in bio-metric screening process.Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to provide education appropriate to the age of the individuals served.Prepares presentations and teaches wellness programs as required.Ensures that education materials are timely, accurate and consistent with current guidelines established by national organizations, such as the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and National Institute on Health.Maintains documentation and statistics including: screening results with historical comparisons, participation, counseling activities, referrals and ancillary activities. Reports screening comparisons annually as necessary.Maintains client confidentiality.Coaches employees on healthy lifestyles, providing direction, education, and goal setting to aid in improving the overall health of the individual. Utilizes bio-metric testing results as a basis for coaching individuals. Utilizes department approved education, standards, and health programming to achieve goals.Rounds to departments/companies as necessary to deliver elements of programming and to follow up on individual's progress as required. Travels as necessary.Advises and instructs employees regarding physical fitness, exercise regimens, and various fitness activities. In some cases will demonstrate proper use of fitness equipment. Will advise on proper technique to achieve best results. Will caution and advise individuals to seek approval of their family physician regarding participation in activities.Advises and instructs employees on proper nutrition and healthy diet. Provides education and resources regarding nutrition based on department approved education and research.Education QualificationsA health related degree, i.e. LPN, Health and Wellness Promotion or Exercise Science RequiredExperience QualificationsMinimum of two years' relevant experience of healthcare programming RequiredLicenses and CertificationsLPNs must have a current active license in the state of Indiana RequiredMembership in related organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine, Association for Worksite Health Promotion, National Wellness Association, Wellness Councils of America PreferredValid drivers license RequiredEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.