Personal Counselor

Description

Job Summary: This Personal Counselor role involves accompanying individuals aged 60 and older in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, promoting healthy lifestyle habits. Key Highlights: 1. Accompany and empower individuals in their process of improving quality of life. 2. Be part of an interdisciplinary team with social impact. 3. Continuous professional development and a high-quality work environment. DESCRIPTION **What would your role be?** As a Personal Counselor, you will join an interdisciplinary team of social-sector professionals (psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, etc.) dedicated to **accompanying individuals aged 60 and older in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases**, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Since **over 45%** of risk factors associated with these diseases are modifiable through **healthy habits and lifestyles**, your work will focus on empowering, guiding, and accompanying our clients throughout their improvement journey. To achieve this, you will combine individualized professional intervention with digital content and interactive technology, aiming to **reduce identified risks** and enhance their **quality of life**. During the first months, you will specialize in conducting initial health and cognitive assessments (using questionnaires and cognitive tests, sometimes administered in person) to determine an individual’s eligibility for the Prevention insurance product. Later, you will assume the following additional responsibilities: * Developing individualized Prevention Plans for each case. * Accompanying, guiding, and serving as the primary point of contact for the client throughout their behavior-change process; remote and/or in-person case follow-up. * Attending to, understanding, and recognizing the needs of the client and their family at each stage of service delivery. * Managing and activating services related to prevention and care (e.g., legal advisory services regarding care and preventive powers). * Identifying situations requiring coordinated management involving the client and/or their family or social environment. * Participating in cross-functional projects—for example: developing and improving the Prevention Plan; creating and enhancing internal training; producing content to enrich the content platform; and other strategic initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of the individuals we support. **What do we offer?** * A full-time **temporary contract** in a growing sector, within a team that will help you grow professionally. * A **hybrid work model**, with 3 days per week spent in the office or with clients, and 2 days working remotely. * **Three weeks per year** of remote work from anywhere you choose. * A career development plan and recurring development sessions with your manager, focused on your growth. * A **high-quality work environment**, and the opportunity to be part of a team committed to the values and culture of a socially impactful company. * **23 vacation days** and a **birthday day off**. * **Coffee, breakfasts, and pizza day** in the office. * The **Payflow** tax-advantaged benefit application for meal and transportation expenses, plus payroll advances. * Opportunity to access **Medical Insurance** for yourself and your family, with exclusive benefits as a member of the Qida Group. * **QidaDay and QidaParty:** Twice a year, we gather to reflect on and celebrate our achievements, goals, and values. REQUIREMENTS **Who are we looking for?** * You are a good person. * You are eager to grow professionally and make the world a better place—you care about what you do and the impact you generate. * You hold a university degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Social Education, Nursing, or Physical Therapy. * Prior experience in the senior/dependency care sector is valued. * Experience in customer-facing roles or client service, along with strong interpersonal skills—including active listening, empathy, and persuasion—is highly valued. * Professionalism, rigor, and commitment to delivering high-quality work. * Strong organizational capacity. * Having your own vehicle is a plus. **Who are we?** We are a team of over **300 people in the office and 1,800 at home**, united by a shared mission. Over the past **7 years**, we have supported more than **25,000 families**, multiplied our revenue, and closed a **€37M investment round in 2025**, the largest social-impact investment round in Spain and Southern Europe. Founded in **2018**, Qida is a fast-growing private and social startup with a clear mission: to make the socio-healthcare system sustainable. We achieve this by helping **more people live longer and with higher quality of life at home** (Triple M), reducing avoidable hospitalizations and promoting more preventive, coordinated, human-centered, and patient-focused care. We are **leaders in quality** (4.8/5) **and technology** within our sector. **Are you interested?** Apply to our job posting and help us change the world! At **Qida**, we champion **diversity** and strive to build a team that reflects our company’s values. Therefore, all decisions we make are based on candidates’ competencies and skills. We value your passion for discovery, reinvention, and building. In line with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Holding a Unique Disability Certificate (CUD) with a disability grade of 33% or higher will be considered favorably. If you require any accommodations during the selection process, please let us know.