Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator

This is a part-time 20 hours per week opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $24.11 per hour.

The Health Department is seeking a DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR to join their team. This position performs work as the lead lifestyle coach to promote individual and population health through health promotion, education initiatives, and health behavior change programs for the Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) within the Health Services Division of the Missoula City-County Health Department.

Details: We are accepting completed application packets until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested/submitted.

• Please include with your completed application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resume, and letter of interest.

• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Delivers the lifestyle change program to participants, adhering to a CDC-approved curriculum with the required intensity and duration, in an effective, meaningful and compelling way. Leads groups no larger than 40 participants through DPP's Core Curriculum (16 sessions/weeks) and After Core classes.

Recruits participants through community outreach and local provider referrals. Assesses participant eligibility, including diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors, reviews completed provider medical clearance, assesses readiness-to-change and confirm stage is appropriate for intervention, completes the participant behavior change contract. Encourages group or individual participation and interaction through the use of open-ended questions and facilitating commitment to activities for effective lifestyle change.

Motivates participants and promotes an open and interactive environment for group discussion and interactive learning. Facilitates and coordinates bi-weekly exercise opportunities for program participants. Measures participant progress, aggregate goals and program outcomes using an electronic database.

Evaluates program effectiveness; identifies opportunities for program improvement.  Works within parameters of initiatives and guidelines set forth by the State of Montana Department of Health and Human Services. Annually participates in continuing education in weight loss, exercise, and behavior-change techniques.

Complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including those governing participant privacy and data security such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). OTHER DUTIES: Collaborates in the development of and contribute to individual, team, and departmental quality improvement, performance management, and evaluation activities. Participates in quality improvement projects and strategic work plans.

May work within the incident command structure during emergencies. Promotes a work environment where continuous quality improvement in professional practice is pursued. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education and participating in professional committees and work groups. Performs related work as required or directed.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in health, nutrition or exercise. A professional certification in health, nutrition or exercise from a nationally recognized organization may qualify an applicant with a bachelor's degree outside of the specified field of study.

• Requires one year of experience working with adults to improve nutrition or health.

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain a valid driver's license.
  
  Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases, and a TB test.  Requires successfully passing a criminal background check.

The work is commonly performed in an office setting and meeting rooms.  Requires occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs.). The work may require attendance at meetings before and after normal work hours, including weekends.

Requires occasional out-of-town travel to attend meetings, trainings and events. May risk recurring exposure to communicable diseases.

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