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Open Source Wellness (OSW) is a “behavioral pharmacy” where basic, trans-diagnostic health behaviors are taught and practiced. OSW is a delivery system for the health practices that underlie physical and psychological health and wellbeing. The core programming consists of movement for all fitness levels, basic mindfulness and stress reduction, nutritious snacks (plant-based), and facilitated social support and connection, and is largely facilitated by health coaches in a cohort-group model.

Our mission is to transform health outcomes and health equity by creating integrated clinical-community channels for individuals and families to find affordable and sustainable health behavior solutions.

Job Summary

At Open Source Wellness, we believe in "Community As Medicine." The Health Coach & Community Wellness Site Lead 1" takes bottom-line responsibility for ensuring and fostering the wellbeing and growth of the site as a whole. This person should also be able to maintain a healthy relationship with clinic partners and ensure that participants and staff understand the role of a group medical visit. The program coaching and site lead is also integral to keeping the team feeling cohesive and supported through the week.

Responsibilities as Health Coach (23 hrs/week)

• Facilitate small group discussions around participants' health goals and challenges while actively participating alongside them in physical movement, mindfulness, and shared snacks/meals.
• Build trusting relationships with group members and provide ongoing support and encouragement between sessions via phone and text.
• Support the Referral Call Team by contacting clinic-referred patients, helping them with enrollment logistics (paperwork, Zoom setup), and conducting up to six 1:1 individual coaching sessions per patient as needed.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) trainings, while contributing to mentorship, curriculum development, and systems design with integrity.

Responsibilities as Site Lead (7 hrs/week)

• All program logistics- team facilitation schedule, data oversight, team meetings
• maintaining data such as participant attendance to the program and group medical visit.
• Tracking overall group size
• Supervising other coaching - support in ongoing training and onboarding new staff
• Participant management and supporting with difficult participants
• Facilitating site hosting, program introductions, closings, transitions, and curriculum teachings.
• Coordinating specific nights and special events like enrollment, peer leader applications, and graduation.
• Ensuring strict HIPAA compliance and zero-loss protocols for all participant data and names.
• Onboarding, training, and supervising interns and peer leaders through regular check-ins and monthly feedback meetings.

Skills

• Team leadership and staff management
• Clear and timely communication skills
• Program hosting, public speaking, and facilitation
• Operations and logistics management
• Conflict resolution and supporting teams with challenging situations
• Active listening and bringing high-quality attention to group dynamics
• Proactive outreach and participant retention tracking

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in group coaching
• Comfortable leading teams and supervising others
• Willing to comply with clinic vaccination requirements if in person
• Comfort with learning new platforms such as google suite, slack, and zoom

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OR NICE TO HAVE

• Bilingual Spanish
• Familiarity with group medical visits
• Health coach certificate from an NBHWC-approved training program
• Be an NBC-HWC certified coach.
• Local to the East Bay and able to commute to locations as necessary
• Opportunities to grow into leadership positions! Opportunity to achieve National Board certification with all training costs covered.

Compensation & Schedule:
This is a part-time, 30-hour/week position with split hourly rates based on your duties:

• Health Coaching Sessions (23 hours/week): $25.00/hour

Availability: 2 evening shifts ( 4-7 PST) and Saturday shift (9-12).

• Site Lead Duties (7 hours/week): $26.25/hour

Availability: Thursday 9-12

Open Source Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all those committed to making a difference in the well-being of our communities; people of color, those who speak Spanish (or another language), and mid-career individuals are enthusiastically encouraged to apply!

Requires vaccination records in line with the clinic’s requirements including COVID Vaccine + Booster, Flu Shot seasonally, and TB test for any in person staffing.

Pay: $25.00 - $27.25 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Remote