Looking for a career with an incredibly tight-knit organization that's also dedicated to helping their community? Then you've come to the right place! This is your chance to be part of an organization that's entire mission is improving the lives of others!
In addition, you will enjoy competitive pay, nine paid holidays, generous PTO (4 weeks your first year), medical insurance with a generous employer contribution towards the premium, employer paid life/AD&D ($50k), employer paid short- and long-term disability, optional HSA, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Summary: The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing patient education and coordinating and linking pregnant women to care, support and services that will complement and enhance prenatal care to promote their health and their baby's health.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Recruit participants to conduct Initial Intakes with referrals and enroll participants into MamaCare Rising services from all 4 clinic locations.
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Identify participant's risk factors, concerns, priorities, strengths and resources.
- Conduct screening to identify risk factors such as domestic violence, substance use/abuse, perinatal maternal distress and/or mental health issues.
- Enroll women with substance use disorder, mental health or developmental delays into Plan of Safe Care.
- Make referrals to appropriate resources as needed such as WIC, etc.
- Provide education to participants utilizing program materials to reinforce care plan regimen implemented by medical care team, promotion of medical compliance and progress on medical goals.
- Assist participants with accessing medical care and monitor the effectiveness of services and adjust care plan as needed.
- Ensure that each participant schedules and completes postpartum visit.
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Collect and enter data into the designated data base and participate in quality improvement activities as directed.
- Provide disease and chronic illness management education, referral and follow-up services, including referrals to subspecialists, and other needed services.
- Provide instruction and education to help participants self-manage chronic, pregnancy-induced or pregnancy related medical conditions.
- Provide information on medication, side effects, risks of noncompliance.
- Conduct necessary follow up calls with participants to obtain any needed information, remind them of appointments and provide additional education.
- Complete all necessary programmatic and organization forms, documents and reports in a timely manner.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills.
Follow all organization's policies, practices, and procedures.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate with a range of constituents, prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
- Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance or the ability and means to travel as required.
- Experience working with Community Based programs preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for some positions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
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Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software..
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work or related field with 2-3 years in maternal and child heath, public health, behavioral health, pediatrics, or other fields or Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Behavioral Health or related field with 1 year in maternal and child heath, public health, behavioral health, pediatrics, or other fields.
Proficient personal computer experience including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet applications.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Sitting frequently with light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature; occasionally moderate physical activity
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Light lifting
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Driving for business purposes
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Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials
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Specific vision abilities include close/distance/peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
