Health Consultant

• You conduct individual consultations - digitally or at a health point - with members to jointly determine health goals and draw up an action plan.
• You also facilitate group sessions on health topics such as diabetes.
• You motivate members to take steps towards a healthier life and help them with tips, tricks, and health data.
• If necessary, you refer them to local initiatives, organizations, or healthcare providers. You do not provide (para)medical advice.
• You provide reliable health information that meets the needs of the member.
• You handle administrative follow-up: scheduling appointments, writing reports, registrations, sending evaluations.
• You call members after 6 to 8 weeks for a follow-up.
• You participate in innovative projects where the organization focuses on its role as a health guide, for example in Health hubs or a mobile application.
• You work closely with colleagues across the region, actively participating in consultations, intervision, and training.

What they ask

• At least a bachelor's degree in a human-oriented field (preferably psychology, social work, health promotion, or similar).
• Affinity with health in the broad sense and belief in the concept of positive health.
• Innovative thinker and energized by project-based work.
• Customer-oriented, empathetic, and a good listener.
• Easily establish contacts and successfully conclude conversations, even in difficult circumstances.
• Knowledge of the social support network and how to refer people.
• Experience with motivational interviewing or coaching is a plus.
• Experience in educational work is a plus.
• No secondary occupation in the broad field of health and welfare.
• Driving license B and own car available.

• Willingness to travel between health points in your region.
• Operating area includes Geraardsbergen, Zottegem, the Brussels periphery, and Brussels center.
• Monthly team meeting in Berchem.
• Occasionally facilitate activities in the evenings or on weekends.