Lifestyle Coach-Diabetes Prevention Program Specialist

4 weeks ago

Horton, Kansas, United States Golden Eagle Casino Full time
Job DescriptionJob Summary

The Lifestyle Coach is responsible for implementing the Diabetes Prevention Program under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager. Key responsibilities include recruitment, screening, retention, training, instruction, coaching, and counseling program participants. The employee will serve as the fitness specialist, exercise leader, and provide program support for compliance and monitoring. The incumbent will have a shared responsibility for data collection and monitoring participants. They will also monitor for health risk and refer to KNHC for further evaluation and/or medical assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the diabetes prevention education in the implementation of the intensive lifestyle education component of the SDPI Diabetes Prevention Program Competitive Grant using the standardized curriculum.
  • Work with participants and family members to provide nutrition education as outlined in the DPP curriculum and work with participants as a lifestyle coach to implement the nutrition guidelines presented.
  • Work closely with participants and family members to identify ways to increase exercise and develop exercise strategies to meet exercise goals. The Lifestyle Coach will help project participants achieve specific weight loss behavior change goals as outlined in the standardized curriculum.
  • Function as an exercise specialist, planning, supervising, and teaching exercise classes at the tribal wellness site.
  • Responsible for planning and reporting on less-intensive activities such as overseeing the fitness center, organizing Fun Runs and Softball Tournaments, other activities as determined to be appropriate and feasible grant activities.
  • Assist with the behavioral reinforcement and incentive components of the project for participants.
  • Document all relevant participant data for the study participants.
  • Assist in the development and monitoring of all performance improvement initiatives and reporting requirements of the grant.
  • Participate in local and national team meetings.
  • At the discretion of the supervisor, other duties not specifically described may be required from time to time to meet departmental objectives and obligations, or to improve the level or quality of services provided by the incumbent.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Course work should include a minimum of 9 hours in Nutrition and/or health/wellness related coursework.
  • CPR certification will be required prior to teaching any exercise classes.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of basic nutrition principles.
  • Knowledge related to the role exercise, physical activity, and nutrition play in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
  • Knowledge of exercise leadership.
  • Knowledge of educational concepts to promote behavior change.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology to record and report medical information.
  • Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation for purposes of documenting observations and recordings used in the provision of services.
  • Knowledge of the regulations on confidentiality and patient eligibility.
  • Familiarity with community resources.
  • Ability to utilize a variety of computer software and applications.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate program activities within communities.
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients, their families, medical and administrative staff, healthcare professionals, and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to use a variety of audio-visual equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate safe and proper use of exercise equipment.

Work Environment:

The Lifestyle Coach will work in a variety of community settings, including clinics, homes, and offices. The employee will be required to lift 25-50 lbs and operate a motor vehicle for travel to various community meeting places. A current driver's license is required.

Physical Demands:

The Lifestyle Coach will be required to demonstrate the range of motion required for different exercises.

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