ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

WHY WORK AT PATH?

PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so a comprehensive package is offered to our employees including:

A company sponsored 403b retirement plan, Health Insurance (Medical Services, Prescriptions, Dental & Vision), Sick Leave, Personal & Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability!

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by leading the Renaissance Department in providing integrated wellness services. The Wellness Coach will be responsible for the overall development and leadership of PATH’s Renaissance Services Integrated Care in accordance with PATH’s mission, values, and principles.

QUALIFCATIONS:

• LPN certification preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least two years of experience working directly with people with behavioral health issues, physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities or any combination
• Active Driver's License required.
• Excellent writing skills.
• COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AS A WELLNESS COACH:

• Guide Renaissance Services in its mission to enhance individuals’ quality of life in supporting and ensuring that an emphasis is placed on Integrated Healthcare.
• Assess the Renaissance Schedule to ensure that there is an effective complement of wellness groups and activities.
• Contact all physicians seen by the individuals served in Renaissance Services to introduce yourself and ensure that their office is aware of PATH’s involvement in the care of these participants.
• Communicate with physicians directly when addressing the needs of individuals with complex integrated care issues.
• Collaborate with PATH psychiatrists regularly.
• Provision of health related groups including psychopharmacology, in consultation with program RN and psychiatrist.
• Creation of a robust, informative and enjoyable health and wellness oriented culture including wellness contests and wellness fairs.
• Linkage with community health care organizations with the purpose of a greater understanding what they may offer the participants e.g. Nazareth Hospital offer’s evening lectures
• Recruit a variety of health related speakers for on site presentations.
• Assess Renaissance participants to determine medical needs and ensure that the PRS staff collaborates with the individual and schedules an appointment regarding identified needs.
• Support participants with Tobacco Recovery.
• Support individuals in their wellness by developing wellness plans when the need is identified such as a nutrition or exercise plan.
• Track scheduling and completion of all age recommended testing including mammogram, prostate exam, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is active but minimal physical demands.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.