In SHAPE Health Mentor

Seacoast Mental Health Center; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

health and dental plans

retirement account match

corporate discounts

Job summary

Seacoast Mental Health Center in New Hampshire seeks an In SHAPE Health Mentor to support clients in developing and implementing personal wellness plans. You will provide guidance on fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices, serving as a positive role model during community activities.

The role includes training volunteer mentors, leading group activities, and coordinating with staff to document outcomes and expand In SHAPE reach to additional communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field required, plus Personal Trainer Certification.
• Good interpersonal/relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Organizational skills and experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based support services to ensure implementation of client’s health goals.
• Manages a caseload of clients to establish and implement individual SHAPE plans.
• Works collaboratively with clients, program staff and the In SHAPE Coordinator to design and support individual member plans.
• Provides fitness training, monitoring, reassessment of exercise, nutrition and healthcare commitments.
• Facilitates peer relationships among participants.
• Administers fitness assessments and records data.
• Shares member participation and progress with the In SHAPE Coordinator for program outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Group activity instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field

Personal Trainer Certification

Job description

Position

Seacoast Mental Health Center is seeking an In SHAPE Health Mentor to join our team.

If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!

This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the In SHAPE program including but not limited to: Assisting In SHAPE members to develop and implement their personal wellness program. The In SHAPE Health Mentor provides support and education related to physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness, encourages by example, and assists in training of volunteer mentors and other mentors as needed. The In SHAPE Health Mentor provides group activity instruction, works independently in community settings with individual consumers or leading group activities, and participates in the dissemination process to bring In SHAPE to other communities.

Essential Functions

• Provides community-based support services to ensure implementation of client’s health goals.
• Manages a caseload of clients to establish and implement individual SHAPE plans.
• Works collaboratively with clients, program staff and the In SHAPE Coordinator to design and support individual member plans.
• Provides fitness training, monitoring, continuing reassessment of exercise, nutrition and healthcare commitments.
• Facilitates peer relationships among participants.
• Actively participates in activities with member when support is needed.
• Helps members maintain focus on personal goals.
• Encourages member participation and movement along the continuum of wellness related lifestyle changes.
• Administers fitness assessments as needed and records data.
• Shares member participation and progress other than, or in addition to fitness assessments with In SHAPE Coordinator to assist in documentation for project outcomes.
• Assumes responsibility for tracking and documenting member participation in activities.

Works with clients, volunteers and community partners to increase client independence.

• Assists in facilitation of team building activities.
• Provides instruction and facilitation for group activities.
• Works with clients to identify and establish wellness support system outside of In SHAPE program
• Assists in training new mentors, interns and volunteer mentors.

Educational/Experience Required

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field, as well as Personal Trainer Certification. Good interpersonal/relationship building skills, organizational skills and experience working collaboratively with one or more individuals to help accomplish a goal or behavior change are essential.

The IS Health Mentor must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to demonstrate a "clean" driving record. CPR/First Aid Training is recommended. NH State Defensive Driving training is available but not required for staff who do not operate agency vehicles.

Benefits

• paid time off
• health and dental plans
• retirement account match
• corporate discounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our community.