Lifestyle Change Specialist in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Lifestyle Change Specialist

Summary

The Lifestyle Change Specialist partners with Parkview co-workers and multidisciplinary teams to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and improve overall well-being. This role assesses individual wellness needs, provides personalized health coaching, supports wellness initiatives, and empowers co-workers to achieve sustainable behavior change through education, motivation, and accountability. The Lifestyle Change Specialist serves as a resource for co-workers, leaders, and organizational partners while utilizing evidence-based practices to support long-term health and wellness.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related healthcare field required.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid driver's license required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification required.

Experience

• One to three years of experience in wellness, health promotion, lifestyle coaching, or employee wellness preferred.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering health education or wellness programming preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assess co-worker readiness for behavior change and identify barriers to achieving wellness goals.
• Develop individualized wellness action plans in collaboration with co-workers.
• Provide health coaching, education, and ongoing support to help co-workers improve overall health and well-being.
• Motivate co-workers through goal setting, accountability, and evidence-based behavior change strategies.
• Connect co-workers with appropriate wellness resources, educational materials, and organizational support programs.
• Refer co-workers to appropriate internal resources or healthcare providers when concerns fall outside the scope of health coaching.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in wellness events, educational programs, and initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles across the organization.
• Stay current on evidence-based practices related to health coaching, wellness promotion, and behavior change.
• Serve as a wellness resource for co-workers, leaders, and organizational partners.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that encourages positive behavior change.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Parkview co-workers. As a Lifestyle Change Specialist, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of well-being by empowering employees with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to achieve healthier lifestyles and improve their overall well-being.