What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Mentor position at Heartland Family Service?
At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position is responsible for assisting InSHAPE® members to develop and implement their personal wellness program. Provides support, education, and motivation related to physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Encourages by example. Assists in training of volunteer mentors and other mentors as needed. Provides individual and group activity instruction. Works independently in community settings with individual consumers or leading activities. Collects data on participant progress.
Compensation : between $41,300 to $52,240 per year (salary is based on total years of relevant experience)
Work Schedule : 40 hours per week
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal Trainer Certification
- Current CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Bachelors Degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Health Promotion or related field preferred.
- Ability to perform exercises and movements as demonstrations for clients
- Physically active, readily identifies and believes in the holistic benefits of good health.
- A commitment to decreased health disparity, and social stigma for individuals with mental illness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $41,300 - $52,240
