Lifestyle Coach at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington – Wilmington, Delaware

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.

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.