Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach - Per Diem

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Spanish Speaking Lifestyle Coach - Per Diem Position Purpose: Lifestyle Coaches lead groups of participants through a year-long lifestyle change program using the National Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum. The curriculum consists of 16 core sessions (held approximately every week for 16-26 weeks) and a minimum of 6 post-core sessions (held approximately every month for the remainder of the year). Lifestyle Coaches help participants develop and maintain the skills needed to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits. Lifestyle Coaches support participants by providing information, encouraging progress, and working with the group to address any challenges or barriers that arise. Lifestyle Coaches do not need to be health care professionals; they must be effective facilitators and support the group process as it relates to behavior change. What you will do: Lifestyle coaches facilitate live groups in the local community and will also serve as virtual coaches. Deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program as it was designed. Lifestyle Coaches can add their personal strengths as a coach and provide culturally relevant examples of food, types of physical activity, barriers, etc. but should not alter the key messages of the curriculum. Facilitate sessions over the course of the 1-year program (weekly sessions for 16-26 weeks followed by monthly sessions for the remainder of the year Prepare for each session (i.e. review lesson plan and content for each session, provide feedback for participants on their food and activity trackers). Maintain high standards and expectations of self and participants including attendance, starting on time, weekly weigh-ins, self-monitoring, and problem solving Be accessible to participants before and after sessions to answer questions and follow-up on any questions that cannot be answered during class timw Follow-up with participants outside of class if they are unable to attend a class Record weekly data for each participant for submission to the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) Education & Qualifications: Must be an effective facilitators and support the group process as it relates to behavior change. Spanish/bilingual preferred Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.