Wellness Coach

Pay Range: $29.33 - $37.24

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference?

JAMHI Health & Wellness, Inc. is seeking a mission-driven and dedicated Group Wellness Coach who is passionate about helping people live their own best lives. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, collaborative, creative, and committed to client-centered wellness.

Under the supervision of the Wellness Supervisor, the Group Wellness Coach develops and facilitates weekly in-house and community-based wellness activities for AMHR housing clients. This role also provides individualized support through wellness assessments, goal setting, personalized wellness plans, and management of an assigned caseload.

You will build supportive relationships using motivational interviewing, mindful listening, and de-escalation techniques; encourage participation in recovery and rehabilitative services; and help clients increase independence and develop healthy lifestyle habits. You'll lead and participate in group activities, safely transport clients to community resources, and develop connections with local recreational, fitness, and outdoor opportunities.

The Group Wellness Coach collaborates with wellness, clinical, peer support, case management, and primary care teams to integrate wellness into treatment plans. The role also requires accurate documentation, tracking of client progress, and participation in treatment team meetings and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in healthcare, nutrition, physical education, or a related field.

• Experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis

• One year of experience in counseling on health topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, or other general holistic health topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure as a fitness trainer or certified health educator

Pay rates offered are determined based on a standardized scale that considers relevant experience and education.

All JAMHI positions require the ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the current state regulation requirements and a valid Alaska driver's license and be able to clear the JAMHI auto insurance screening through the independent insurance carrier if driving.

JAMHI believes that diversity of thought, lived experience, culture, identity, and perspective strengthens our workplace and drives better outcomes. We welcome individuals who bring different ways of thinking and a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic origin, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, changes in marital status, parenthood or status as a parent, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, family medical history, veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status where applicable, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.