InSHAPE HEALTH MENTOR (Personal Trainer, Community Based Position)

Title: Health Mentor Counselor – INSHAPE

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full time

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization!

Job Description:

Seeking a candidate who has flexibility around their work hours to be part of a dynamic health and wellness team that supports consumers of mental health services in addressing their nutrition, fitness, and wellness goals. This is a community-based position working with children, adults, and families. Meetings will be held at the gym, in participants homes, and at other locations in the Greater Manchester area. Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage. Certified Personal Trainer certification preferred at start of position but needs to be obtained within the first 3 months. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health, or nutrition required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with participants to identify individualized health and wellness goals.
• Provide education and support around nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.
• Complete paperwork and physical assessments at baseline, and quarterly there after.
• Develop effective and safe programming for Participants in the gym, in their homes, and/or in the community.
• Manage a caseload of 18-25 participants.
• Communicate with case managers, doctors, community organizations, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or education/counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Personal Trainer Certification preferred at start but must be obtained within 3 months of start.
• Mental Health and/or Personal Trainer experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with liability coverage and reliable car as you will transport participants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communications skills.
• Strong Time Management Skills a must.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, health, or nutrition is required.

Job type: Full Time 40 hours per week.

Skills and Competencies:

• Commitment to teamwork.
• Self-Starter, Independent.
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, participants, and community partners.

Benefits (benefits may vary based on employee categories):

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

*Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
*Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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