What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Wellness Coach position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Health and Wellness coach provide services to Veterans seeking self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values by providing support that promotes health and enhances well-being, identifying their motivation for change, determining goals, developing action steps, implementing action plans, and assessing progress and to adjust plans as needed.
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Duties
The Health and Wellness coach provides support to positively influence the relationship between lifestyle and health outcomes. The incumbent will guide the exploration of behaviors may increase the risk of developing or worsening chronic disease and those that reduce the likelihood of chronic illness. The Health and Wellness coach collaborates with Veterans and Veterans primary care and specialty care treatment provides to develop goals designed to improve the health and well-being, reduce impact of chronic illness and lessen the likelihood of admission to the emergency department, inpatient care of long-term care. Some of the major duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Telework: May be available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 481-99325-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
Grade Determinations: GS 9- Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS 7. Specialized experience can be described as but not limited to providing health coaching in outpatient and/or inpatient setting using multiple formats, facilitating development of personalized health plans focused on behavioral interventions, utilizing plans that include person centered customized goals, action steps and interventions developed by the individual including input from other members of the care team, communicating proactively and effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Preferred Experience: 2 years of coaching experience.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of the GS 9.
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center
1010 Delafield Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
US
The Health and Wellness coach provide services to Veterans seeking self-directed, lasting changes aligned with their values by providing support that promotes health and enhances well-being, identifying their motivation for change, determining goals, developing action steps, implementing action plans, and assessing progress and to adjust plans as needed.
Learn more about this agency
Help
Duties
The Health and Wellness coach provides support to positively influence the relationship between lifestyle and health outcomes. The incumbent will guide the exploration of behaviors may increase the risk of developing or worsening chronic disease and those that reduce the likelihood of chronic illness. The Health and Wellness coach collaborates with Veterans and Veterans primary care and specialty care treatment provides to develop goals designed to improve the health and well-being, reduce impact of chronic illness and lessen the likelihood of admission to the emergency department, inpatient care of long-term care. Some of the major duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Providing health coaching to individuals or groups in outpatient and inpatient settings using multiple formats (face-to-face, telephone, virtual, etc.) in order to increase/promote a positive lifestyle (habits and behaviors).
- Supporting Veterans in fostering internal strengths and external resources to develop self-directed strategies for making personalized, sustainable, healthy lifestyle behavior changes and more effectively manage chronic disease.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff and teams throughout the VA health care system on a Veteran-centered process to facilitate and empower Veterans to develop and achieve self-determining goals related to health and well-being and that align with what matters most or their mission, aspiration, or purpose.
- Utilizing motivational interviewing, coaching theories, and coaching techniques to assist clients in accomplishing their action steps and goals.
- Within the coaching process, addresses appropriate social and structural determinants of health.
- Providing education around health and wellness coaching services, evidence, and research.
- Utilizing a coaching process model that aligns with NBHWC standards.
- Connecting Veterans with wellbeing services when they are in service of the Veteran's self-identified wellness goals.
Telework: May be available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 481-99325-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.- Education and/or Experience. (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Education and/or Experience. (1) Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
- Certification. Candidates must be currently certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
Grade Determinations: GS 9- Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS 7. Specialized experience can be described as but not limited to providing health coaching in outpatient and/or inpatient setting using multiple formats, facilitating development of personalized health plans focused on behavioral interventions, utilizing plans that include person centered customized goals, action steps and interventions developed by the individual including input from other members of the care team, communicating proactively and effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Knowledge of current research literature related to health and wellness, including behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being.
- Skill in using health and wellness coaching techniques to promote positive behavior change using one-on-one, couple or group modalities.
- Skill in exercising effective interpersonal communication techniques to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to assist the client in developing a comprehensive personalized health plan based on a patient's action-oriented goals.
- Ability to identify resources internal and external to the organization that are necessary for achieving patient overall health and well-being goals.
- Ability to use information technology (IT) equipment and various/emerging technologies to carry out work responsibilities.
- Ability to document patient information using appropriate systems.
Preferred Experience: 2 years of coaching experience.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of the GS 9.
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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