Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Salary: $17.82 / hour
As a Health Mentor, you will be responsible for assisting clients enrolled in the MMHC InSHAPE program to develop and implement their personal wellness program.
Preferred/Required Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Health Promotion, or related field preferred.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:
* Provides community based support services to insure implementation of client's health goals.
* Manages a caseload of clients to establish and implement individual SHAPE plans.
* Works collaboratively with clients, program staff and the In SHAPE Coordinator to design and
support individual member plans.
* Provides fitness training, monitoring, continuing reassessment of exercise, nutrition, and
healthcare commitments.
* Facilitates peer relationships among participants.
* Actively participates in activities with member when support is needed.
* Helps members maintain focus on personal goals.
* Encourages member participation and movement along the continuum of wellness related
lifestyle changes.
* Administers fitness assessments as needed and records data.
* Assumes responsibility for tracking and documenting member participation in activities.
* Works with clients, volunteers and community partners to increase client independence.
* Helps plan and facilitate quarterly celebration/ recognition events for participants.
* Works with clients to identify and establish wellness support system outside of In SHAPE
program.
* Perform other related duties, as required.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Interpersonal/relationship building skills
* Organizational skills: ability to manage own schedule with clients and group commitment, ability
to manage a balance of direct care and documentation responsibilities
* Ability to work collaboratively with one or more individuals to help accomplish a goal or
behavior change
Requirements/Preferences:
- A bachelor's degree in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education or related field preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience and/or training in motivational interviewing and motivational strategy building. 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.
- Strong time management and writing skills.
- All applicants must be able to become CPR and First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference and multi-state background check.
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
- Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.82 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Allston, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person