Health Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org.

Program Description:

In partnership with Stanford University, Public Health Solutions has been awarded a 5-year research grant from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) focused on advancing maternal health equity. The goal of the CHIME study (Comparing Health Interventions for Maternal Equity) is to compare three different approaches to overcoming barriers to maternal healthy weight and chronic disease prevention. The community-based arm of the study will provide culturally relevant nutrition and physical activity and Health Coach support for pregnant and postpartum patients to improve maternal healthy weight in pregnancy and postpartum to prevent adverse maternal infant health outcomes.

Summary of Position :

PHS is seeking a health coach to fulfill the following duties:

• Provide health education and home visiting services to pregnant participants throughout pregnancy and through 12- months postpartum.
• Facilitate curriculum-based group health education workshops and support enrolled participants in the CHIME study with maternal & child health resources in their community.
• Responsible for working with participants on their nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle goal setting, as well as a detailed social needs screening, assessment, and referral.
• Meet with participants on a weekly basis (at their home, in the office, or in the community) and keep detailed notes on their progress and activities, providing in-person support, text-message resources, and referrals to community services.
• Manage caseload of up to 30 participants at a time and meet all stated program goals.
• Follow guidelines from the Health Coach Manual on proper and in-depth case note documentation and tracking participant enrollment and progress in the study.
• Regularly collaborates with program manager, study primary investigators (PIs), research coordinators, other team members, and nutrition/physical activity consultants to troubleshoot adverse events that may arise or discuss participants.

This is a grant-funded position ending 6/30/30.

Salary: $52,000

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in community/public health, social work, health coach, or related.
• Experience: 1-2 years
• Live in the tristate area (NY, NJ, CT), be willing to take public transportation or drive to home visits.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required, in Spanish or Haitian Creole.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and interest in learning more about maternal child health, systems approach to health equity, reproductive justice, racial justice, and community services in NYC.
• Has experience with facilitating workshops or presenting health information in an engaging way to diverse audiences.
• Prior experience with community-based outreach, conducting screening and wraparound services, and community engagement strategies preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with an attention to detail and professionalism in all communications.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and respectful interactions with community members looking for services.
• Must be comfortable conducting home visits in diverse neighborhoods and settings throughout NYC (i.e., homes, public housing, shelters, community centers, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience performing administrative duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative spirit, seeking out how to be most helpful to the team.
• Must interact well with staff and clients alike and have an outgoing personality.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule. (i.e., 4 days in-person/community and 1 day work from home). This is subject to change based on program needs.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you.

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.