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Health Technician (Fitness Instructor/Lifestyle Coach)
Indian Health Service · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Lawrence, KS $51K – $67K Apply by Sep 24, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ISFP OperationsEducationTrades
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The incumbent of this position will serve as a Health Technician and function as a member of the Diabetes Prevention and Education Program staff with primary functions being to assist staff with the preparation, implementation, and documentation of diabetes prevention activities in the community. This position is supervised by the Diabetes Program Manager. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Develop and implement recruitment/retention plan in conjunction with other Diabetes Prevention Program grantees.
- →Responsible for the daily management, maintenance, cleaning and sanitization of Fitness Center facilities and fitness equipment Member of an interdepartmental team to plan and implement the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) curriculum to patients Identify and develop data required for use in the evaluation, management and direction of the grant program.
- →Works with patients and family members to identify goals for lifestyle behavior change that align with health and wellness goals.
- →Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov)
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- ✓Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Personality Fit
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