[Hiring] Bilingual Tobacco Cessation Health Coach @National Jewish Health

Role Description

National Jewish Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Tobacco Cessation Health Coach to join our nationally recognized Tobacco Cessation Program. This fully remote role provides a meaningful opportunity to help individuals successfully quit tobacco using evidence-based strategies that have supported more than 1.5 million people nationwide.

• Provides telephone and digital coaching using motivational interviewing techniques to support participants in quitting tobacco.
• Assesses readiness to change, helps participants set goals and guides them through behavior change and cessation strategies.
• Completes intake assessments and documents participant interactions in compliance with program guidelines and HIPAA standards.
• Builds rapport and maintains supportive, engaging communication to encourage ongoing participation and success.
• Meets performance and quality standards while participating in continuous training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. A degree in Psychology, Social Work or other Human Services field preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a health coach preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Requirements

• Maintains call center metrics and individual performance standards.
• Engages in a process of continuous training, learning, and professional growth including QA scores and feedback to ensure delivery of the latest evidence-based practices, content knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.