Health Coach Bilingual in Spanish

Position Overview

Health Coach Bilingual in Spanish –
Diverge Health

At Diverge Health we are passionate about improving health access and outcomes for those most in need. We partner with primary care providers to improve the engagement and management of their Medicaid patients, offering independent practices with specialized resources and clinical programs to close gaps in care. Our teams address medical, social and behavioral patient needs, lowering healthcare costs and improving patient lives.

Guided by our core values of humility, continuous learning and feeling the weight, our mission is to strengthen communities from within, unlocking people's ability to live their healthiest lives.

We’re hiring Health Coaches in Detroit, Michigan. This role is a great fit for someone who loves to learn, finds meaning in their work, and is passionate about helping others live healthier lives. As a Health Coach, you’ll partner with patients to build healthy habits, overcome barriers, and connect with the right support and resources.

Training is immersive and hands‑on. You’ll undergo a 12‑week intensive program with daily live instruction, interactive modules, role plays, teach‑backs, and practice sessions with real patients, followed by an apprenticeship of approximately two months with experienced coaches.

• Full‑time commitment: 8 hours a day during training, with two days per week in office.
• Hands‑on practice: frequent assignments, role plays, and feedback.
• Real‑world preparation: learn Motivational Interviewing, care coordination and how to help patients navigate social needs such as food, housing, transportation.
• Culture of support: dedicated trainers, clinical mentors and peer cohorts guide you at every step.

• Immersive, hands‑on training that prepares you for success as a Health Coach.
• Practical skills, confidence and a support network to thrive in this role.

• Conduct one‑on‑one coaching sessions in homes or community settings, building trusted relationships with up to 20 patients each week.
• Educate patients about chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, asthma, CHF, and hypertension.
• Motivate and empower patients through goal setting, accountability, and culturally sensitive health coaching.
• Help patients engage or re‑engage with primary care, including scheduling visits and ensuring follow‑up after hospitalizations.
• Support care coordination by reviewing charts, confirming appointments, and helping patients prepare for visits.
• Guide patients in identifying and accessing community, health plan and government resources using resource directories and other tools.
• Document patient encounters and progress accurately in our internal database – Salesforce.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and Social Workers to facilitate case reviews and support patients with complex needs.
• Communicate patient risks or complications promptly to the clinical team for follow‑up and triage.
• Support other tasks as needed to best meet the needs of the patient, their primary care provider or the care team.

• 2+ years of experience in customer service, community work, teaching, case management or other people‑centered roles.
• High school diploma or GED required (some college or healthcare experience preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; able to build rapport quickly and follow through consistently.
• Comfort with technology and adaptability, experience using systems like Salesforce or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a care team.
• Commitment to health, wellness and supporting others in achieving their goals.
• Local travel on a regular basis – required (up to 70%) within the surrounding community.

• Empathetic, humble and conscientious – you inspire trust and motivation in others.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; self‑directed and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• A practical problem solver who acts quickly and thoughtfully to move work forward.
• Skilled at building authentic connections with people from all walks of life.
• Curious, open to feedback and driven by continuous…