Lifestyle Coach at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington

Wilmington, Delaware, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Outreach, Participant Intake, Enrollment, Program Facilitation, Curriculum Reinforcement, Data Collection, Reporting, Participant Retention, Communication, Time Management, Computer Proficiency, HIPAA Certification, Lifestyle Coach Certification, Building Rapport, Cultural Competency

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description This on-site position is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is seeking a Lifestyle Coach who will be responsible for facilitating the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) on behalf of Catholic Charities in coordination and consultation with Trinity Healthcare/St. Francis Hospital. The National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program is delivered in an effective, meaningful, and compelling way via virtual learning or in-person. The schedule for this part-time position may vary to include three days on-site and requires schedule flexibility to participate in program meetings during standard business hours and host group meetings during evening/weekend hours. Essential Functions: Recruits program participants by conducting targeted community outreach; receives referrals from external agencies; manages participant intake and enrollment processes. Leads program participants through the yearlong lifestyle change program, helping participants develop and maintain the skills needed to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits. Reinforces and integrates session material by continuously building on key curriculum concepts. Collects and records participant data weekly for submission to the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP). Supports participants by providing information, encouraging progress, and working with the cohort to address challenges or barriers. Prepares each session by reviewing lesson plans and content; provides feedback to participants. Maintains accessibility to participants before and after sessions; follows-up with participants outside of class if they are unable to attend a class. Completes and sends reports, documentation and other required information to supervisor prior to program deadlines. Cultivates participant commitment and supports retention of participants. Creates a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants. Participates in all required Lifestyle Coach team discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls) and professional development opportunities, offering ideas and tools for facilitation to other team members. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma and two years of experience in health, education, nutrition, exercise science, or another health-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organizational and time-management skills Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office/365, email applications, and video conferencing software (i.e. Zoom, Teams). Ability to effectively deliver program content to a variety of learners via both in-person and virtual learning methods. Achievement of HIPAA certification and Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Certification, including prerequisites, within 90 days of hire. The ability to safeguard access of confidential or sensitive information or data. The ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Willingness to consent to a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening in accordance with applicable laws. Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington.

Responsibilities

The Lifestyle Coach is responsible for facilitating the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) through virtual or in-person delivery, which includes recruiting participants, leading the yearlong lifestyle change program, and reinforcing key curriculum concepts. Essential functions also involve collecting and recording participant data weekly for submission to the DPRP and maintaining accessibility and support for participants.