Life Style Coach (Bilingual)
CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing primary care across multiple locations in San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. For over 50 years, CentroMed has delivered culturally competent, high-quality healthcare to all populations, regardless of income. Our mission is to improve lives by enhancing the well-being of families through compassionate, affordable, and team-based care.
About the role
As the Lifestyle Coach, you will support and guide participants in CentroMed’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program, implementing the Diabetes Prevention: Prevent T2 curriculum. You will identify health-related habits, introduce healthier behaviors, and promote physical activity. The role includes community outreach—particularly in unincorporated areas and smaller communities such as Adkins, Atascosa, Converse, Losoya, Macdona, Sayers, Somerset, and Wetmore—to motivate individuals toward improved health for themselves, their families, and their communities. You will serve as an advocate for participants, develop personalized wellness plans, and maintain communication via text or email to reinforce goals. Collaboration with CentroMed’s Registered Dietitian and Program Director ensures comprehensive care.
Responsibilities
- Complete required training for the program curriculum.
- Conduct outreach in targeted communities, including Adkins, Atascosa, Converse, Losoya, Macdona, Sayers, Somerset, and Wetmore.
- Coordinate follow-up schedules with participants; new participant intake and benefits verification handled by CSRs.
- Accurately document coaching sessions, habit tracking, and patient interactions in databases and charts.
- Maintain active communication with participants to motivate and support goal achievement.
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Use motivational interviewing techniques to enhance participant engagement and motivation.
- Adhere to agency and program protocols, including OSHA and Joint Commission compliance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the Chronic Disease Prevention Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, counseling, education, psychology, dietetics, or a related field (or relevant experience).
- Prior experience in training, education, or coaching preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plans with 403(b) company match.
- Basic life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Travel reimbursement.
- Optional supplemental benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
- 6 paid company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
- Paid time off and vacation.
- Career development opportunities.
- Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
CentroMed fosters a fun, energetic, and family-based work environment with a collaborative culture focused on work-life balance, innovation, and teamwork.