Maternal & Child Health Engagement Coordinator (MiEarlyYears-South)

MiSide (Formerly Southwest Solutions) • Part-time • Detroit, Michigan, United States • $35 / hour • 2m ago

POSITION SUMMARY:

Maternal & Child Health Engagement Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing strategies that support increased enrollment, education, and engagement of families in MiSide’s home visiting and perinatal support programs. This role ensures integrated, relationship-based service delivery, and empowers parents with the knowledge and confidence to support their child’s health, emotional well-being, and early development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Expand Access to Home Visiting & Perinatal Support Programs

Develop outreach strategies to engage and enroll families in MiEarlyYears’ home visiting and perinatal programs.
Establish and maintain community-driven partnerships with healthcare providers, early childhood organizations, and local agencies to increase family referrals and remove barriers to participation.
Assess progress toward increasing participation in perinatal support from 22% to 60% within one year

2. Strengthen Parent Confidence & Education on Infant Health Milestones

Plan and facilitate interactive, parent education workshops on childbirth, infant vaccinations, maternal and infant health, and early development milestones.
Partner with healthcare professionals and public health agencies to ensure parents receive accurate, accessible information about early childhood health and well-being.
Develop and distribute family-centered educational materials that build caregiver confidence and knowledge in nurturing their child’s physical and emotional health.

3. Promote Integrated, Relationship-Based Perinatal Support

Implement a holistic, family-centered service delivery model that coordinates care across MiSide pillars.
Work closely with case managers, mental health providers, and home visitors to ensure families receive trauma-informed, attachment-focused support.
Monitor and report on participant progress in adhering to perinatal support plans, addressing any barriers to engagement with wraparound services.

4. Improve Health & Wellness Outcomes for Families

Utilize the InJoy Curriculum and facilitate workshops that support childbirth classes, maternal mental health, and infant care education.
Refer families to MiSide’s comprehensive services, ensuring seamless access to mental health support, early childhood programs, and family resources.
Collect and analyze program data to assess impact, measure improvements in family engagement, and strengthen future initiatives.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, early childhood development, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES:

Experience in program coordination, community outreach, or case management, preferably in maternal and child health.
Strong understanding of early childhood health, home visiting models, perinatal care, and trauma-informed support.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with experience working with diverse communities.
Ability to work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to promote maternal and child health.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This grant funded position is contractual and part-time. It requires local travel for community engagement, outreach, and workshop facilitation. Some weekend and evening events may be required. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Michigan driver's license, a good driving record, and valid insurance of personal vehicle that is acceptable to MiSide's insurance carrier
Acceptable results from criminal background and sex offender registry checks
Must attend required trainings, as directed
All other applicable and required CARF, state, federal and funding source trainings required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Able to read, write and interpret written and electronic documents
Able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time and utilize technology for job functions
Communicate effectively with consumers and coworkers
Ability to safely and effectively drive a vehicle
Able to walk, bend, kneel and stand in order to service clients in the home and community.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Schedule: