Title:Â Remote Health Coach / Certified Diabetes Educators
Location:Â 100% Remote
Duration:Â 12+ Months Contract (Possible Extension)
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Note:Â Manager is open to out-of-state candidates for the Health Coach positions. Candidates must be able to work 8-4 PM EST. The far westside regions of the country don't work out for most people. They are particularly looking for candidates that are Certified Diabetes Educators, this is a must for the role.
SUMMARY
- Responsible for supporting health promotion and wellness programs aimed at encouraging members to adopt healthy lifestyles by actively participating in wellness activities.
- Position will provide assessment, health education and behavior change counseling using a collaborative approach to facilitate change.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the identification and development of member health education needs through health assessment activities that may include online health risk appraisal, telephonic outreach, etc.
- Provide telephonic outreach and counseling on member compliance with nationally accepted health prevention guidelines and general health and wellness strategies.
- Perform research and communicate on relevant topics in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Facilitate collaboration between health education resources, the community and the company.
- Comply with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements such as NCQA, CMS, URAC, etc.
- Monitor, evaluate and report programs' effectiveness (e.g. outcomes).
- Prepare presentation/display materials and conduct targeted education/wellness programs targeting specific health strategies for designated populations.
- Serve as liaison between internal and external stakeholders to champion and develop programs aimed at prevention, wellness and disease management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Nursing, Exercise Physiology or Social Work required.
- Master's degree in related discipline is preferred.
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification.
- Medical licenses require current unrestricted state of Michigan licensure.
- Valid and unrestricted Michigan driver's license is required.
- Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required.
- Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Â Two (2) years of experience in delivering chronic condition coaching or diabetes education.
- Certified Diabetes Educator Specialist (CDE) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
Company Description
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b