USAJOBS · 10 hours ago
Health and Wellness Coach
Houston, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
0+ years expMichael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and they are seeking a Health and Wellness Coach to provide services to Veterans. The role involves supporting Veterans in making sustainable health behavior changes and collaborating with clinical staff to achieve health-related goals.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides health coaching to individuals or groups in outpatient and inpatient settings using multiple formats (face-to-face, telephone, virtual, etc.) to increase/promote a positive lifestyle (habits and behaviors)
Supports Veterans in fostering internal strengths and external resources to develop self-directed strategies for making personalized, sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively manage chronic disease
Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff and teams throughout the VA health care system on a Veteran-centered process to facilitate and empower Veterans to develop and achieve self-determining goals related to health and well-being that align with what matters most or their mission, aspiration, or purpose
Utilizes motivational interviewing, coaching theories, and coaching techniques to assist clients in accomplishing their action steps and goals
Within the coaching process, addresses appropriate social and structural determinants of health
Provides education around health and wellness coaching services, evidence, and research
Follow national Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation guidance and VHA policy relevant to health and wellness coaching
Utilizes a coaching process model that aligns with NBHWC standards
Ensures Veterans are aware of what to expect when engaging in coaching
Connects Veterans with wellbeing services when they are in service of the Veteran's self-identified wellness goals
Documents coaching encounters in alignment with local and national guidance
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Health and Wellness Coach candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
Candidates must be currently certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification may be given a temporary appointment as Health and Wellness Coach under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)
Non-certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified Health and Wellness Coach at or above the full performance level or other designated occupation with the appropriate training and expertise
Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted until certification is obtained
Temporary appointments of non-certified Health and Wellness Coaches may not be extended beyond one year or converted to a new temporary appointment
Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate, and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including certification
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of health and wellness coaching processes and techniques
Ability to promote positive lifestyle choices
Ability to effectively communicate in writing through a variety of modalities
Ability to effectively communicate verbally/non-verbally
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-07
Experience includes but is not limited to: knowledge of health and wellness coaching processes and techniques; facilitating development of personalized health plans (including person-centered customized goals, action steps and interventions developed by the individual) focused on behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research; promoting positive lifestyle choices (habits and behaviors); communicating in writing through a variety of modalities; effectively communicating verbally/non-verbally; conducting interventions using one-on-one, couple or group modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings using multiple formats (face-to-face, telephone, virtual, etc.)
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of current research literature related to health and wellness, including behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being
Skill in using health and wellness coaching techniques to promote positive behavior change using one-on-one, couple or group modalities
Skill in exercising effective interpersonal communication techniques to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships
Ability to assist the client in developing a comprehensive personalized health plan based on a patient's action-oriented goals
Ability to identify resources internal and external to the organization that are necessary for achieving patient overall health and well-being goals
Ability to use information technology (IT) equipment and various/emerging technologies to carry out work responsibilities
Ability to document patient information using appropriate systems
Preferred
Experience with health coaching for pain conditions
Experience with other integrative approaches for managing pain conditions (e.g. mindfulness, guided imagery, yoga/Tai Chi)
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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