Health and Wellness Coach - Las Vegas, NV

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.

The Health and Wellness Coach engages with members in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms to help them adopt lifestyle changes that enhance their overall health and well-being. This role also represents the program publicly, serving as an educator and promoter at health fairs, provider offices, and worksite wellness seminars.  This position operates within a fast paced wellness department, requiring the ability to shift priorities quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

*** Candidate must be available to work some evening and Saturday hours as required.  ***

This is a telecommute role for candidates residing in the Las Vegas, NV area, with the expectation of traveling locally up to 50% of the time to facilitate health education classes, conduct member consultations, participate in community health events and marketing programs and services to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor to support behavior change in areas such as nutrition, weight management, heart health, physical activity, diabetes prevention, stress management, and healthy sleep
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver a variety of health education programs, including individual consultations and group classes focused on disease management, prevention, and overall well being
• Use motivational interviewing and goal setting strategies (including SMART goals) to guide members, including families and children, toward healthier lifestyle habits
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and evaluations of health education activities
• Connect members with appropriate resources aligned with the Whole Person Care model
• Support population health outreach by attending health fairs, facilitating wellness seminars, and educating provider and employer groups about program offerings and referral processes

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:

• 1+ years of experience in related wellness and/or health promotion activities
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of physical activity, nutrition and stress management related to promotion of healthy lifestyles and overall wellness
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., health promotion, health education, public health, exercise science)
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Experience in the wellness industry
• Fluent in Spanish
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proven track record of motivating people to make healthy lifestyle changes

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour 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.