New

Health Coach

Telligen
United States, Iowa, West Des Moines
1776 West Lakes Parkway (Show on map)
Oct 22, 2025
Join Telligen as an Associate Health Coach and make a meaningful difference in people's lives! In this rewarding role, you'll work as a supportive wellness partner, helping individuals achieve their health and nutrition goals through personalized coaching. Using your excellent communication skills and motivational interviewing techniques, you'll guide members through their wellness journey via regular phone conversations. This is a hybrid role requiring your presence in the office 1-2 days per week. Essential Functions You will contact identified members to gather information regarding their baseline fitness level and nutritional practices using a variety of appraisal questions. Based on this information, you will problem solve with the member to identify and address specific goals to support health and behavior change. You will meet with participants telephonically on a consistent basis to review progress, refine goals, explore challenges and provide guidance using motivational interviewing techniques to overcome barriers. You will establish an on-going relationship with members and offer support and guidance in establishing behavioral goals and implementation plans to reach goals. You will manage your dedicated case load of members on a predetermined schedule for coaching sessions. You will maintain accurate and detailed electronic documentation of all members' progress and communication. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of experience promoting health and wellness Preferred Skills/Certifications Certification in a fitness, health promotion, nutrition, counseling, or related health field is strongly preferred Experience with motivational interviewing preferred Who We Are: Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We work with state and federal government programs, as well as employers and health plans offering clinical, analytical, and technical expertise. Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions. Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and helth shape the future of health. Are you Ready? We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health. Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success. Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are. Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives. Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence. Thank you for your interest in Telligen! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our mission-driven culture and stay up to speed. While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate. Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants. Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.