Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Engagement Specialist in Chicago United States (health jobs in chicago usa)

Ask yourself this question: Are you ready to inspire change? If yes, then read on.

Who is Engaged Health Solutions (EHS)?

EHS is a company that provides a unique, highly personalized, face-to-face approach to health and well-being. We believe that meaningful and sustained health improvement comes when people truly engage in their life. Each person has an 'on switch' for health. We want to help each person find theirs. We need team members who are as committed to this idea as we are.

EHS was founded in November 2009 and is headquartered in the River North neighborhood of Chicago.

What is an Engagement Specialist (ES)?

We need outstanding health coaches: individuals who are committed to getting their participants to engage in their health. That is why we call our coaches Engagement Specialists (ES). The goal of the ES is to develop an effective, trusted relationship with participants, motivate them to make real, lasting changes to their health and well-being, and support them throughout the process. They accomplish this through face-to-face encounters. The ES also leads a team of other health professionals (dietitian, trainer, etc.) who support the ES and participant within their areas of expertise. EHS has a defined process for how the team works with participants.

Location:

An ES is based in the geographic areas where our clients are located. At this time we are seeking qualified individuals in Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Why Is this Position Appealing?

The opportunity to:

Work with a team of people who are on a mission to make individuals healthier and happier.
Meet face-to-face with the people you will be coaching.
Establish supportive and trusting relationships.
Provide insight and offer expertise to a rapidly growing organization.
A Candidate Who Will Inspire Us:

You have an ability to coach individuals and help them make realistic, sustainable changes to their health.
You have a keen attention to detail.
You are able to think about and develop new tools and work processes.
You strive toward continual self-improvement.
You are excellent at multi-tasking, setting targets, and achieving them.
You are a positive thinker.
Typical successful applicants will hold or will have held positions such as: wellness coach, dietitian, exercise physiologist, social worker, or nurse.
Education and skills

Bachelor's degree. Health, social sciences or human service related field preferred.
A minimum three to five years experience working in some form of health or wellness coaching, counseling, health behavior change, disease management or similar field.
Bilingual (read, write, and speak Spanish) is prefered.
Understand the principles of behavior change, motivational interviewing, and addressing barriers to change.
Excellent communication skills including ability to listen well, ask effective questions and develop strong rapport with participants.
Experience working in a team environment including ability to communicate well with team members and a flexible, adaptable working style.
Must have competent computer technical skills.
A valid, current driver's license is required. Applicant must be willing to drive on a daily basis to visit participants.
Submit resumes to careers@engagedhealthsolutions.com.

Please reference the Engagement Specialist role and the location (Atlanta, Chicago or Los Angeles) for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Visit us at www.engagedhealthsolutions.com.

EHS is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.


Looking forward to hear back from you as soon as possible.

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