At First Mile Care we’re building the nation’s first affordable, scalable, and sustainable platform to improve the lives of people who have prediabetes. Our goal is to half the number of people in the U.S. with prediabetes by 2028. How? By scaling the CDC’s proven Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). We are committed to creating a nationwide network of First Mile Coaches in the vast majority of the U.S.’s 42,000 ZIP codes: local heroes trained to help their fellow community members make the right decisions on a daily basis so they can gain control of their health and reverse prediabetes.

Position Description: Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle coaches lead groups of participants through a year-long program to reduce the risk of diabetes in individuals with prediabetes or at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Using a CDC approved, evidence-based curriculum, coaches provide support and guidance to participants and help them develop and maintain the skills needed to adopt healthy eating and physical activity habits.

 

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

·       Facilitate in- person weekly or bi-weekly sessions with a group of 8-15 participants through the year-long Diabetes Prevention Program.

·       Provide curriculum to class participants.

·       Maintain accurate attendance logs.

·       Provide feedback to First Mile Team after each session regarding positives and negatives of sessions.

 

Required Qualifications:

·       Have successfully completed Diabetes Prevention Program Training or successful completion of the Diabetes Prevention Program Training upon hire required.

·       Commit to a year-long coaching position.

·       Familiarity and proficiency with motivational interviewing and group facilitation.

·       Be passionate about helping community members live a healthier lifestyle.

·       Be committed to and supportive of the First Mile mission, with a passion for helping people in your community.

·       Have a strong communication and relationship building skills, the ability to build community within a group, and have empathy for health seekers.

·       Ability to interact positively with people of all ages and abilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·       2+ years of experience in direct education and/or coaching with individuals and groups for disease prevention, health promotion and/or behavior change.

·       Knowledge of basic health, nutrition and fitness.

·       Have an understanding of behavior change.

·       Ability to keep up to date attendance records.