Population Health Program Assistant & Lifestyle Coach (Work-Study)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Galveston seeks a lifestyle coach or leader to work with the Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self-Management Program. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, leading classes, and collecting health data. Ideal candidates will have a degree in public health or a related field and experience in lifestyle modification programs. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and standard work hours are offered.

Qualifications

• To be trained as a lifestyle coach or leader within 3 months of hire, if leading any applicable classes.
• Experience in implementing lifestyle modification programs.
• Experience working in academic health centers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit program participants, adhering to each program's eligibility criteria.
• Conduct Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self-Management Program classes, as assigned.
• Collect and report participant data and outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual (English - Spanish)

Implementation of lifestyle modification programs

Working with participants of all ages

Education

Degree in public health, healthcare administration or related discipline

Job description

A prominent medical institution in Galveston seeks a lifestyle coach or leader to work with the Chronic Diseases Prevention and Self-Management Program. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, leading classes, and collecting health data. Ideal candidates will have a degree in public health or a related field and experience in lifestyle modification programs. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience and standard work hours are offered.