Health Engagement Coach - Franklin County Ohio

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Dublin, OH, USA
In-Office
73K-130K Annually
Junior
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The Role
Provides one-on-one and group health coaching for Franklin County employees, focusing on disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and behavior change. Develops measurable health goals, monitors progress, administers basic biometric screenings, provides education and referrals, tracks outcomes, and presents wellness information. The role requires adapting coaching methods to diverse needs, collaborating with wellness program staff, and traveling up to 75% within the assigned territory.
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Requisition Number: 2383567
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This Health Engagement Coach collaborates with the Health Engagement Consultant to develop and implement a multi-year solutions roadmap. This strategy utilizes analytic data to improve employee engagement, affordability and decision making. The Health Engagement Coach and Health Engagement Consultant work in tandem to deliver high impact results that incorporate a solutions-oriented engagement process. This position focuses on engagement and consumerism, in conjunction with UHC and Optum products, as well as external vendors.
The Health Engagement Coach is responsible for delivering prevention and lifestyle intervention services focusing on nutrition, physical activity, weight management and reduction of risk for chronic disease. The Health Engagement Coach will use behavior modification and coaching techniques via one-on-one sessions to high and moderate risk clientele who are Franklin County employees.
Travel
If you reside within a commutable distance from the Franklin County OH area, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Candidates must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time to multiple locations within the Franklin County - OH area.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assist employees in developing personal and measurable health goals and plans
  • Meet with employees on a regular schedule to monitor progress and make referrals to resources
  • Administer basic non-invasive biometric measurements for employees (weight, waist circumference, body fat); provides associated health education, referral, and counseling based on results
  • Track individual and group employee meetings in proprietary dashboard
  • Maintain and report accurate, timely and appropriate outcomes data (unidentified)
  • Participate in regular meetings with the Employee Wellness Program manager and/or staff
  • Create presentations and present relevant health information to individuals and groups at the assigned UHC customer
  • Demonstrate an ability to deliver effective personal health coaching in a manner that promotes behavior change
  • Appropriately adapt coaching and education methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of each employee served
  • Demonstrate established customer service behaviors and standards. Treat all clients with courtesy, dignity, and respect

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience required in direct education and/or coaching with individuals for disease prevention, health education, or behavior change
  • Current knowledge of disease prevention (cardiovascular and diabetes) and basic understanding of exercise principles, nutrition, and weight management
  • Beginner or Intermediate skills within Office 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proven to be energetic and compassionate personality willing to teach, learn and be open to new and innovative ways of delivering preventive and intervention services
  • Proven to demonstrate insight into human behavior and can communicate and interact with individuals at varying education levels
  • Proven to be flexible, open to new ideas, and willing to take on new responsibilities
  • Proven ability to prioritize and organize own work to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
  • Live within commutable distance from the Franklin County OH area and willing to travel up 75% of your time within the territory

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Certification in a nationally recognized coaching program or other health licensure
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Other Conditions:
  • Must be able to work unsupervised
  • Position may require some evening and/or weekend hours. This is typically a Monday - Friday work schedule, with flexibility to accommodate a variety of employee schedules

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of direct education and/or coaching experience with individuals in disease prevention, health education, or behavior change
  • Current knowledge of cardiovascular and diabetes disease prevention
  • Basic understanding of exercise principles, nutrition, and weight management
  • Beginner or intermediate proficiency with Office 365, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to teach, learn, and deliver preventive and intervention services using innovative approaches
  • Insight into human behavior and ability to communicate with individuals at varying education levels
  • Flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Live within commutable distance of Franklin County, Ohio
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% within the assigned territory
  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Certification in a nationally recognized coaching program or other health licensure
  • Bilingual Spanish language skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours

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  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.

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HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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